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 and a training school for student teachers.
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
Dates for the diary:
- Big Brush Club – Free Oral Health Webinar for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children 10am 28th February see here
- World Book Day – Thursday 5th March – Children in FSU and KS1 (Turtles, Dolphins, Year 1, Year 2) children can come to school dressed in pyjamas ready for a bedtime story. KS2 children (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6) can choose whether they wear pyjamas or come dressed as a character from a book they have read.
- Over the Easter holiday there is a holiday activity and food programme at West Croft Primary School for children aged 5-13 years. This programme is free of charge for children on benefit related free school meals and in care (see here) and there is a charge for children who are not (see here).
- Sports Day Wednesday 20th May all day for Years 1-6 and the afternoon for Reception/Dolphins. Tuesday 16th June is back-up day should the weather be bad in May. More details to follow nearer the time.
Wishing you all a good (and dry, perhaps) half term.
From Jeremy Cooper and all the children and staff (more…)
It was quite special celebrating the end of our Positive value half term in an assembly today and seeing children receiving awards. Well done to Caya for receiving the Values Cup for being so positive and always seeing and celebrating the best in others.
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? If you, please see here for a dental surgery that is accepting new patients.
When we return after half term, please continue to park respectfully for our neighbours and remember that Kingsley Avenue is private road that you are not permitted to park on when collecting or dropping off your children. If you need a parking permit for Odun Road, please contact the school office.
For our most recent attendance newsletter please see here.
Dates for the diary:
- Half term theatre workshop Monday 16th February, Shirwell Village Hall see here
- Half term sports camps at Bideford Blues, Sandymere, EX39 1XX on the 16th and 18th February see here
- The Northam Burrows rangers run free family events and on Tuesday 17th February they will have crafts, games and stories at the Northam Burrows visitor centre – all on the theme of ‘magnificent mice’! see here and Thursday 19th February the Northam Burrows Rangers will be on the rocky shore near Westward Ho! slipway to lead a rock pool ramble see here. Both events will take place from 2pm to 4pm and are free to attend.
- Half term free Safari Storytime and Play, ages 4-11, 10am-12.30pm, Tuesday 17th February, St Mary’s Hall, Appledore see here
- Big Brush Club – Free Oral Health Webinar for Parents and Caregivers of Young Children 10am 28th February see here
- World Book Day – Thursday 5th March – Children in FSU and KS1 (Turtles, Dolphins, Year 1, Year 2) children can come to school dressed in pyjamas ready for a bedtime story. KS2 children (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6) can choose whether they wear pyjamas or come dressed as a character from a book they have read.
- Sports Day Wednesday 20th May all day for Years 1-6 and the afternoon for Reception/Dolphins. Tuesday 16th June is back-up day should the weather be bad in May. More details to follow nearer the time.
Wishing you all a good (and dry, perhaps) half term.
From Jeremy Cooper and all the children and staff (more…)
