Moving to Bideford area

[sunshining2005]

Hello Devon Mums !
Moving to the Bideford area in Feb 2018.My son is 12 so just entering year 8. Does anyone have kids at Bideford college ? What's it like ?
I know it was in special measures in 2015 but apparently its got better. Or is it really not good....
Or any other nearby secondary recommendations ?
Any general advice about the area if you live there or know it would be much appreciated.

It doesn’t have a great reputation to be honest I grew up in the area and still have family there. There is very high unemployment with a big drug problem in the male population. Fri/sat night on bideford quay are to be avoided.
Not sure where you are going to be or where you are coming from as to where to recommend. Are you going to be close to bideford/ Torrington/Barnstaple ?

Hi. Did you move ? We are thinking of moving to bideford with a som of the same age how did he find it ? Did you settle in okay ? X

Hello- we are looking to relocate around the north of Devon.... looked at a lovely house in Great Torrington but some reviews of the area seem bad and how unwelcoming the area is.
We have two girls aged 5 and 10 and their integration into life their is top priority... my husbands also a builder and he will need regular work.... any thoughts on the area?
Thanks so much to anyone that replies x