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Primary schools in and near Okehampton

All 3 primary schools in Okehampton, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Okehampton

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  2. St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

    Okehampton, EX20 1GJ · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Okehampton average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1137%

    Okehampton 43%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Okehampton 9.5%
    Pupils
    244
    Pupils per teacher
    25.4
    View school St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

  3. The Promise School

    Okehampton, EX20 1PU · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

    • Ofsted:Inadequate in 3 areas

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    30.8%
    Pupils
    79
    Pupils per teacher
    4.7
    View school The Promise School

Just outside Okehampton

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Okehampton.

  1. South Tawton Primary School

    3.9 miles from Okehampton · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Okehampton average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Okehampton 43%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%Okehampton 9.5%
    Pupils
    201
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school South Tawton Primary School

  2. Exbourne Church of England Primary School

    4.1 miles from Okehampton · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England

    Results above the Okehampton average, low absence.

    4 first choices, 6 offers made

    Met the standard at 1150%

    Okehampton 43%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Okehampton 9.5%
    Pupils
    25
    Pupils per teacher
    5.7
    View school Exbourne Church of England Primary School
The big picture

How Okehampton's primary schools spread out

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Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Okehampton 43%England 62%The Promise School: 0%St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 37%Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit: 55%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Okehampton

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Okehampton average 14.3%St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 5.1%Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit: 7%The Promise School: 30.8%0%8%16%24%32%
Primary schools in Okehampton

Ofsted grades in Okehampton

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Okehampton

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 primary schools in Okehampton have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    2 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Okehampton, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Okehampton, teaching 743 children. 0 are run by the council and 3 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

43.3% of pupils in Okehampton met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 0% to 55%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

34.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,304 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 22.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Okehampton?
There are 3 primary schools in Okehampton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Okehampton?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Okehampton on Eduscope are Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit and St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Okehampton ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Okehampton perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Okehampton, 43% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Okehampton primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Okehampton is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Okehampton?
When choosing a primary school in Okehampton, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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