Welcome to Appledore School
Appledore School is located in the heart of an ancient fishing village, rich in maritime history, where the River Torridge meets the River Taw in beautiful North Devon.
We have approximately two hundred and fifty children, aged 3-11, taught in single age classes with names linked to the sea. Many are named after famous ships built in Appledore Shipyard and reflect our pupils’ pride in their local heritage and community.
Through a rich and rigorous curriculum, our pupils play an active part in their local community and prepare for life’s opportunities, responsibilities and experiences, now and in the future. The creative arts are of huge importance to us and our art studio, woodland and polytunnel are the creative hubs of the school and our main corridor is our art gallery! We are part of a cooperative trust of schools.
We hope you can find the information you are looking for, but if you can’t please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do all we can to help. And as for the quotes, they are real!
From all the staff and pupils at Appledore School
Please note, we are a nut-free school.
Latest News
An energetic day today with the children wearing spots or stripes for Children in Need. Thank you for your kind donations.
Devon & Somerset Fire Service offer free home fire safety visits. If you are interested, please contact their helpline on 0800 0502999 or email firekills@dsfire.gov.uk
Recent safeguarding conversations with the children have highlighted real strengths in their understanding and ability to keep themselves safe. For example, their understanding of consent, restricting screen time and the need to not give out their private details to others when online.
The PTA have asked for you to continue to try and sell your raffle tickets. They should have reached you, but if you need more there will be more in the school office on Monday. please pop in and collect them or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk and we will send them home with your child. The PTA are running a tombola at the Christmas Fair and have asked for chocolate donations please!
Dates for the diary:
- Individual school photos and photos with siblings at school will be on Friday the 20th of November. Siblings who are not at the school can come in from 8-9am.
- Friday 4th December School Christmas fair 3.30pm
- Join Children’s Hospice South West for a festive Carol Concert at Bideford Pannier Market on Saturday 12th December at 6:30pm.
Christmas Tree Recycling is back! Children’s Hospice South West will collect and recycle your tree in January, helping to raise vital funds for local children and families. - Friday 18th December Year 3-6 Christmas Celebration @2pm @ St Mary’s Church, Appledore
Wishing you all a super weekend.
From Jeremy Cooper and all the children and staff
Welcome back everyone and we hope you all had a good half term.
HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) Camps at Kingsley School are now available for everyone, including fully funded spaces for eligible families and paid places for those who may also wish to attend. Families whose children are eligible for benefit-related free school meals, or who may be considered vulnerable, can access fully funded places. The camps provide a fun, engaging, and educational experience, along with a free hot meal each day. Activities include sports, arts, crafts, games, and much more. Please see here for paid places and here for fully funded places.
There is FREE after school board game fun on Wednesdays at Northam Library from 4pm to 5pm and all ages are welcome.
On Friday 13th of November children can wear home clothes for an optional donation to Children in Need – wear something spotty or stripy! Please note that due to banking restrictions we cannot accept coins under £1.
Dates for the diary:
- Friday 6th November 5-6pm Reception – Y2 Halloween Disco and 6.30-7.30pm Y3-6
- Individual school photos and photos with siblings at school will be on Friday the 20th of November. Siblings who are not at the school can come in from 8-9am.
- Friday 4th December School Christmas fair 3.30pm
- Friday 18th December Year 3-6 Christmas Celebration @2pm @ St Mary’s Church, Appledore
Wishing you all a good weekend.
From Jeremy Cooper and all the children and staff
Well, that half term went quickly. It has been a busy couple of weeks with the three different harvest celebrations performed for parents and thank you for your kind donations that will be delivered to a local homeless charity. Planning and preparation for the celebration of Christmas have already begun!
Raffle tickets are coming home today. Please help the PTA by selling as many as you can! More can be collected from the school office if needs be.
We have set our term dates for 2027-2028 and they are available here
Dates for the diary:
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- Year 7 Assessment & Activity Day at West Buckland School, taking place on Wednesday 28 October, see here
- Friday 6th November 5-6pm Reception – Y2 Halloween Disco and 6.30-7.30pm Y3-6
- Friday 4th December School Christmas fair 3.30pm
Wishing you all a super half term and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 2nd November.
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