The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 26
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tom Lumby (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lydford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lydford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydford Primary School?
Lydford Primary School currently has 26 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydford Primary School take?
Lydford Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydford Primary School?
Lydford Primary School is in Okehampton, EX20 4AU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lydford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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