Bridestowe Primary School
URN: 113248 • Okehampton EX20 4EL
Overview
- Name
- Bridestowe Primary School
- URN
- 113248
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Lammas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bridestowe, Okehampton EX20 4EL
Summary
Bridestowe Primary School, located in Okehampton, Devon, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 82 pupils, set within a rural community. Established in 1862, the school has a long-standing commitment to providing quality education, emphasizing respect and ambition in its ethos: "With Respect and Ambition, We Flourish Together." The school is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, collaborating with other local schools to enhance educational opportunities.
The curriculum at Bridestowe is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing children's knowledge, skills, and cultural understanding. The school prioritises high academic expectations and aims to create a positive learning environment that fosters confidence and cooperation among students. Additionally, Bridestowe offers various extracurricular activities, including musical productions and outdoor education experiences, to enrich the children's learning.
Bridestowe Primary School is dedicated to supporting all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, through initiatives like the Pupil Premium. The school maintains strong ties with the local community and works closely with the nearby Treetops pre-school to ensure a seamless transition for younger children.
The curriculum at Bridestowe is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on developing children's knowledge, skills, and cultural understanding. The school prioritises high academic expectations and aims to create a positive learning environment that fosters confidence and cooperation among students. Additionally, Bridestowe offers various extracurricular activities, including musical productions and outdoor education experiences, to enrich the children's learning.
Bridestowe Primary School is dedicated to supporting all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, through initiatives like the Pupil Premium. The school maintains strong ties with the local community and works closely with the nearby Treetops pre-school to ensure a seamless transition for younger children.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 82 | 45 | 40 | 86 | 4.90 |
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