Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
Okehampton, EX20 1JB · Devon · primary school
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177th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,365 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join drum lessons and brass instrument groups, participate in OCRA sports, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit
Overview
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit continues to be a good school, where leaders have strengthened the quality of education. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum within a caring environment, supported by staff who maintain high expectations that ‘every minute is a learning minute’. The school fosters a culture of respect and safety, ensuring pupils are happy and well-prepared for their future.
Strengths
- Leaders have strengthened the reading curriculum, ensuring staff teach children to read from the start of school with well-matched books.
- Pupils benefit from wider experiences that enrich learning, such as the ‘Phizzi lab’ for scientific experiments and various extra-curricular clubs.
- Staff are warm and attentive, providing additional support like nurture groups and counselling to help pupils feel safe and happy.
- Pupils display polite and respectful behaviour, with bullying described as ‘extremely rare’ and adults acting quickly on any concerns.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum supports pupils’ broader development, helping them become responsible citizens.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure assessment is used effectively in all subjects so pupils know and remember more, as current methods do not always match learning to prior knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is exact, so all such pupils learn as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures, regular staff training, and a culture of ‘it could happen here’ ensuring pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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