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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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