The Promise School
URN: 149041 • Okehampton EX20 1GH
Overview
- Name
- The Promise School
- URN
- 149041
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 31.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gareth Howells (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01837510337
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dartmoor View, Okehampton EX20 1GH
Summary
The Promise School is a free special school located in Okehampton, Devon, catering to students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Currently accommodating 79 pupils, the school has a capacity for 100 and focuses on providing a tailored educational experience for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Many students also present additional needs, including communication difficulties, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
The school's ethos is built around values such as self-help, responsibility, democracy, and equality, aiming to foster self-esteem and positive relationships among students. The curriculum is designed to support personal development and academic growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing environment.
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, The Promise School is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust and is committed to building a strong community. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, providing various channels for families to engage with staff and stay informed about their children's progress and school activities.
The school's ethos is built around values such as self-help, responsibility, democracy, and equality, aiming to foster self-esteem and positive relationships among students. The curriculum is designed to support personal development and academic growth, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing environment.
Situated on the edge of Dartmoor, The Promise School is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust and is committed to building a strong community. The school encourages parental involvement and communication, providing various channels for families to engage with staff and stay informed about their children's progress and school activities.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Devon's SEND local offer (sen)
- Late / absence procedures (sen)
- SENDCO (sen)
- Senior leadership team (sen)
- Promoting Good Attendance (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Key Info and Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 79
- Boys
- 66
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 65.80
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 79 | 66 | 13 | 100 | 65.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 46 | 33 | 13 | 100 | 67.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 100 |
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