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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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