How many pupils does Okehampton College have?

Okehampton College has 1,137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Okehampton College's Ofsted rating?

Okehampton College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

How does Okehampton College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Okehampton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.

Is Okehampton College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Okehampton College is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Okehampton College?

Okehampton College is located at Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW.

Okehampton College

Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW

Requires Improvement

Inspected 16 May 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

45.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,137

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Okehampton College

Okehampton College is an academy converter in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,137 pupils on roll. It is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,137 / 1,437 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23%

Free school meals

4.6%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

16.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.3

Attainment 8

217 pupils

42.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

22 students

13.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

53%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.5%

Overall absence

33.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

71.84

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.2 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

13.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

£48,549

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,441 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

9.3

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,855

Spend per pupil

£8,069

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW
Phone: 01837650910
Head Teacher: Gareth Smith
Website: http://www.okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Okehampton College?: Okehampton College is an academy converter in Okehampton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Okehampton College have?: Okehampton College has 1,137 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Okehampton College's Ofsted rating?: Okehampton College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).
How does Okehampton College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Okehampton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.
Is Okehampton College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Okehampton College is part of DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Okehampton College?: Okehampton College is located at Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PW.

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