FREE SCHOOLS · PRIMARY · MIXED
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 24/01/2023Ages 2–11248 pupilsChurch of England
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Okehampton, within the Devon local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 248 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2023, St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Okehampton can view St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher29.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS89%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Okehampton
All schools in Okehampton →Okehampton CollegeRequires Improvement · 0.8 miOkehampton Primary School and Foundation UnitGood · 0.8 mi
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