Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School, Okehampton
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Okehampton, part of An Daras Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 6 schools in Okehampton with published results, and 14,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Devon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 31% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Devon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School are Lydford Primary School (3.7 miles, Good); Bridestowe Primary School (3.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); Lifton Community Academy (4.3 miles, 62% reading, 62% maths); and Boasley Cross Community Primary School (5.1 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School.
Lydford Primary SchoolBridestowe Primary SchoolLifton Community AcademyBoasley Cross Community Primary School
The trust
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is one of 11 schools run by An Daras Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 46% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 6 (7.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (e-bound), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 5.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 44% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 31% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Devon
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is in Devon; for families living there:
- Devon's school travel policy: Free school transport
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
72 pupils
98 places
26 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Okehampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Okehampton
Across Devon council
Places available
9,014
Applications
6,494
Got 1st preference
96.5%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
29.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
51
Boys
27
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
15.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,181
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,030
Per pupil
£611k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
21.3%
Persistent absence
75
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 44% reached the expected standard in reading and 31% did so in maths.
What is Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 98 places.
How big are the classes at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School average 19.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 21.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Devon is 3 (the median across 426 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School?
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is at Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4DP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)