The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 442
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Dan Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Glendale Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1JB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit?
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit currently has 442 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit take?
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit?
Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit is in Okehampton, EX20 1JB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit have a sixth form?
No, Okehampton Primary School and Foundation Unit does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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