Lydford Primary School
School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, EX20 4AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lydford Primary School is a primary school in Okehampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 19 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 October 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Lydford Primary School. They describe it as an inspirational and happy school. Staff form caring relationships with pupils and know their families well. Pupils feel safe and know that adults are there to help them. They say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms. Pupils are keen to contribute in lessons. They treat each other with high levels of respect. Older pupils understand the importance of caring for their younger peers. They look out for them at playtime and at lunchtime. Pupils relish opportunities to be part of the local community. They enjoy singing and reading to older village residents. Pupils contribute to the wider community as guardians of Lydford Gorge. Through this, they help look after a well-known tourist attraction by litter picking and path maintenance. Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular activities and visits. For instance, they take part in sporting competitions with other schools.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge well enough over time. The trust needs to ensure that teachers use assessment effectively across all subjects and use this information to inform future learning so that pupils embed and use knowledge fluently.
Pupil numbers and mix
32 pupils on roll, with places for 51
Schools near Lydford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridestowe Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 19% met the expected standard |
| Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lamerton CofE Primary Academy | 6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Lumby
- Phone
- 01822820264
- Address
- School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, EX20 4AU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145332
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.