Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
Glendale Road, Okehampton, EX20 1JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit is a primary school in Okehampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 199th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 12 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 May 2022
Leaders have strengthened the quality of education so pupils learn an ambitious curriculum. They have high expectations that 'every minute is a learning minute'. Pupils say they are expected to work hard in lessons and try their best. Leaders provide wider experiences to enrich the curriculum, including the 'Phizzi lab', where pupils can conduct scientific experiments. Pupils value the care they receive from their trusted adults. Staff are warm and attentive towards pupils' needs. Leaders ensure there is additional support, such as a nurture group and counselling, for pupils who need it. This helps pupils to be happy in school and feel safe. Pupils, for the most part, meet the very high expectations staff have of their behaviour. Staff help pupils to learn from their mistakes. Pupils are polite and respectful to adults and to their peers. Manners are commonplace. Pupils are adamant that bullying is extremely rare and trust adults to act on any problems quickly. Pupils have many responsibilities, including 'tech wizards', science ambassadors, writing the school newsletter and the 'OPS squad', which they appreciate. They know this helps them to be good role models and do the right thing. Pupils enjoy a range of extra- curricular opportunities that have restarted, including clubs, which were hampered by COVID-19.
What the school should improve
- The use of assessment is not as well developed as it could be in some subjects. As a result, what some pupils learn is not always well matched to what they already know. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects so pupils know and remember more.
- Pupils with SEND learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Despite this, some pupils with SEND do not consistently benefit from precise, targeted support that meets their needs. A small minority of parents also expressed concerns about this. Leaders should ensure that targeted support is exact, so that all pupils with SEND learn as well as they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Tawton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Boasley Cross Community Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Dan Marshall
- Phone
- 0183752866
- Address
- Glendale Road, Okehampton, EX20 1JB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145334
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.