St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
URN: 145912 • Okehampton EX20 1GJ
Overview
- Name
- St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 145912
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Hazlewood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 0183752341
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fort Road, Okehampton EX20 1GJ
Summary
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School, located in Okehampton, Devon, is a mixed free school that opened in September 2018. With a current enrolment of 248 pupils and a capacity of 250, the school aims to grow to accommodate 420 students. It offers a nursery for children aged 2 to 4 years and is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting resilience and a love of learning. St James encourages pupils to explore their surroundings, particularly the local Dartmoor area, and to engage in a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters lifelong learning. The school prioritises individual needs and interests, ensuring that all children feel motivated and supported in their educational journey.
St James is committed to high standards and the development of self-confidence among its pupils, believing in the importance of community and interconnectedness. The school embraces diversity, learning from various cultures and beliefs, while maintaining a strong Christian foundation at its core.
The school’s ethos is rooted in Christian values, promoting resilience and a love of learning. St James encourages pupils to explore their surroundings, particularly the local Dartmoor area, and to engage in a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters lifelong learning. The school prioritises individual needs and interests, ensuring that all children feel motivated and supported in their educational journey.
St James is committed to high standards and the development of self-confidence among its pupils, believing in the importance of community and interconnectedness. The school embraces diversity, learning from various cultures and beliefs, while maintaining a strong Christian foundation at its core.
Useful links
- Newsletter - 03.10.25 (download)
- Newsletter - 10.10.2025 (download)
- Newsletter - 26.09.2025 (download)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Log in (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- 248
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 29.90
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 248 | 123 | 125 | 250 | 29.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 97 | 112 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 155 | 73 | 82 | 210 | 22.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 155 | 73 | 82 | 210 | 22.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 114 | 55 | 59 | 210 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 90 | 41 | 49 | 210 | 15.40 |
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