Exbourne Church of England Primary School
Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Exbourne Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Okehampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 March 2022
'Live, love, learn' are the guiding principles for pupils at Exbourne Church of England Primary School. Pupils model these well in their attitudes to learning and their conduct. Staff encourage this through the high expectations they have of pupils. Pupils talk positively about roles they hold. These include 'Values Champions' who look for others showing the school's Christian values. Pupils are also involved in improving the school grounds. Pupils know the school's current focus is 'courage' and how this includes being brave in even the smallest of things. Staff know pupils well. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. They understand the expectations of their behaviour. Pupils appreciate the recognition they get for their positive behaviour through rewards such as the 'golden tickets'. They talk enthusiastically about the awards they earn in worship time at the beginning of the week. Pupils show respect and kindness to those around them. They encourage and support each other in their learning and play. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They are confident that staff would sort out any problems quickly, should they occur.
What the school should improve
- Individual support for some pupils with SEND is not always as well focused as it needs to be. Consequently, some pupils do not get the best targeted support they need. Leaders must ensure that pupils with SEND consistently receive the high-quality support that they need to overcome their difficulties and access their learning with greater success.
- There are some gaps in important knowledge that pupils need to know in mathematics. These prevent them from being as well prepared for their next stage in their learning as they could be. Some pupils do not have a secure understanding of important concepts that are necessary for them in day-to-day life. Leaders need to ensure that the mathematics curriculum is suitably ambitious for all pupils, including for those pupils who have gaps in their knowledge.
Pupil numbers and mix
25 pupils on roll, with places for 82
Schools near Exbourne Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Winkleigh Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Counter
- Phone
- 01837851205
- Address
- Exbourne, Okehampton, EX20 3SQ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145339
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.