Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School
Northlew, Okehampton, EX20 3PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England 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 May 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 May 2013, report published 24 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2022
Pupils like this school and feel safe. Staff model the school's Christian values very well. For example, they demonstrate high levels of compassion and care in their work with vulnerable pupils. The school welcomes and appreciates diversity and difference. Consequently, all pupils, including those with social, emotional and mental health difficulties receive the precise support they need to thrive. Leaders' high expectations of pupils' behaviour have led to a stimulating, safe environment in which pupils are able to learn. There is very little poor behaviour, including bullying, recorded by the school. Pupils trust the adults to manage any rare incidents of bullying. Pupils use helpful strategies, such as 'reflection', 'apologising' or 'talking together' to resolve minor disagreements. Staff set clear expectations and respond appropriately to the occasional incidents of poor behaviour. However, this view is not shared by some parents and carers. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. They have established a strong curriculum in a wide range of subjects. They have prioritised the development of a well-organised and ambitious reading curriculum that sits at the heart of every school day. Therefore, most pupils achieve success.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have put in place effective systems to assess pupils' mathematical ability. However, for stronger mathematicians, teachers do not use this information well enough to identify pupils' starting points. The curriculum for these pupils is not suitably ambitious. Teachers need to ensure that all pupils receive a curriculum that builds from their exact starting points.
- During the inspection, pupils behaved well. However, some parents have concerns about the school's management of pupils' behaviour. It is important that leaders continue to reach out to the parental community to resolve any remaining concerns.
Pupil numbers and mix
22 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Highampton Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Halwill Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Black Torrington Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Counter
- Phone
- 01409221420
- Address
- Northlew, Okehampton, EX20 3PB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145340
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.