Okehampton College
Okehampton, EX20 1PW · Devon · secondary school
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34th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 923 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.33 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.9 · 44 | 30% | 1.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.24 · 32 | 25% | 0.79 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.3 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Okehampton College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,066 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,437. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Okehampton College
Overview
The report states that leaders have "stabilised the school following a period of turbulence" and are taking "quick and effective action" to drive improvement. While most pupils achieve at the "expected standard" in key stage 4, post-16 students consistently underperform, and significant challenges remain regarding attendance, behaviour, and support for vulnerable learners.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Most pupils "secure their basic skills" in reading, writing, and mathematics, enabling progression to key stage 4.
- Leaders have established an "effective careers information, education, advice and guidance programme" that builds understanding of future options.
- A "suitable and coherent personal development programme" helps pupils build knowledge of healthy relationships and fundamental British values.
- Most pupils "enjoy their learning" and benefit from a broad range of extracurricular activities and educational trips.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure attendance and persistent absence reduce further, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Effective curriculum and teaching adaptations must be made for all pupils with SEND so they "achieve well and thrive."
- Teachers require the expertise to "quickly close any gaps" in pupils’ basic reading, handwriting, and mathematics skills.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.2 |
| 2025/26 | 45.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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