Bridestowe Primary School
Bridestowe, Okehampton, EX20 4ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bridestowe Primary School is a primary school in Okehampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 158th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2022, report published 20 June 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 April 2022
Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They appreciate the strong relationships they have with adults who take the time to understand their needs. Staff consider how pupils can experience success. Many pupils say that the school feels like part of their family. Pupils, including children in Reception, get on well together. They struggle to remember a time when bullying happened. Pupils feel certain that adults would help them if it did. Leaders have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils know what is expected of them and rise to the challenge. Leaders carefully consider how pupils can expand their understanding of the world beyond their local community. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs and trips on offer, including the residential visit to Bristol. Parents and carers appreciate the support that leaders have provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They feel that leaders are approachable and 'go the extra mile'. One parent said, 'The school encourages my child to thrive and grow through knowing their needs well.'
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not effective in enabling teachers to understand what pupils know and remember. As a result, teachers are unable to adapt teaching to close any gaps in pupils' learning. Leaders need to ensure that assessment procedures in foundation subjects are effective.
- Some staff feel that their workload is high. As a result, they feel that they may not be able to provide the best learning for pupils. Leaders need to consider carefully the policies and procedures in the school and the impact these have on staff workload.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
86 pupils on roll, with places for 86
Schools near Bridestowe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydford Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 19% met the expected standard |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Counter
- Phone
- 01837861361
- Address
- Bridestowe, Okehampton, EX20 4EL
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145331
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.