St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Fort Road, Off Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1GJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Okehampton for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 244th of 266 primary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 9 March 2023
- 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 24 January 2023
St James is an inclusive school, and has a caring ethos. Adults teach pupils to be kind and respectful. Pupils are polite, courteous and well-mannered. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in school. Pupils enjoy school and feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is positive, and almost all pupils behave sensibly in lessons. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Where there is some low-level disruption, staff swiftly sort it out to enable learning to continue. Children in the Nursery class and the Reception Year quickly learn the difference between right and wrong. Pupils are confident that bullying is extremely rare and that, if it happens, staff resolve it rapidly. Leaders place a high priority on pupils' personal development. Adults know each pupil well. They quickly spot any changes in their well-being and take swift action. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities, and take their roles seriously. Responsibilities include being librarians and school councillors. There is a wide range of extra- curricular activities on offer, which include sports, drama and music. Pupils' participation in these clubs is high. Leaders closely track attendance to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), attend well.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified the key knowledge they want pupils to know. As a result, pupils do not build a deep knowledge and understanding in these subjects. Leaders must ensure that all subjects identify the key knowledge pupils need to learn so that they learn well across the curriculum.
- Some parents expressed concerns about communication. Leaders need to build on the work that has already started to strengthen links with parents so that any concerns raised are dealt with quickly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
244 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| South Tawton Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Exbourne Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Northlew and Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Maria Hazlewood
- Phone
- 0183752341
- Address
- Fort Road, Off Crediton Road, Okehampton, EX20 1GJ
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145912
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.