Okehampton College

Academy converter · Secondary school · Okehampton, Devon
EX20 1PW
Composite score
54.0

About Okehampton College

Okehampton College is a secondary school in Okehampton, Devon, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 1,137 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Requires improvement' judgement from Ofsted (January 2026). The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 43.2 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

40% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 61% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. If you are considering Okehampton College, it may be worth asking how leaders have responded to Ofsted's findings and what has changed since the inspection. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,030
National rank
#206
In South West
#29
In Devon
Top 64%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
43.2
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
40%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
61%
% EBacc grade 5+
8%
EBacc average points score
3.71

Ofsted judgements

New framework · Last inspection: 27/01/2026 · Read full report ↗

Achievement
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Inclusion
Needs attention
Safeguarding standards
Met
Post-16 provision
Needs attention

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,137 % FSM ever-6 20.3% % EAL 4.3% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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