 It is a member of the Methodist Independent Schools trust.Bideford has two King George's Fields, which are memorials to King George V. One field is used primarily as the home ground of the main local rugby union club, Bideford RFC (Chiefs) who currently play in Tribute South West 1 West.The other field, commonly referred to as "The Sports Ground", is the home to Bideford AFC, the town's main local football club, they currently play in the Southern Football League Premier Division and are managed by Sean William Joyce.