The Clinton Church of England Primary School has closed (Wednesday 30 September 2026).
The information below is kept for reference. The school at this address is now The Clinton Church of England Primary School.
The Clinton Church of England Primary School, Okehampton
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Okehampton, part of Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2026 did not change this grade. It was 38% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- 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 8 Oct 2026
The Clinton Church of England Primary School in detail
Getting a place at The Clinton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put The Clinton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 6 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 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 The Clinton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Clinton Church of England Primary School are The Clinton Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School (2.6 miles, 47% reading, 47% maths); Dolton Church of England Academy (2.7 miles, Good); and Hatherleigh Community Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 59% reading, 50% maths).
The Clinton Church of England Primary SchoolBeaford Community Primary & Nursery SchoolDolton Church of England AcademyHatherleigh Community Primary School
The trust
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Clinton Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (25.6%) received SEN support and 3 (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
The Clinton Church of England Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 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 The Clinton Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Square (s-bound), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Clinton Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 6 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school is working hard to improve with strong leadership commitment and external support. Staff have received focused training in teaching reading, which is already helping children develop better reading skills. The school values inclusion and is ensuring children with additional needs feel part of the school community.
Key Strengths
- Clear focus on improving reading through structured phonics training for all staff
- Early years environment has been overhauled with effective approaches to early writing and mathematics
- Leaders have ensured children with SEND feel included and statutory requirements are being met
- Positive impact visible in children's attitudes to learning and reading skills development
- Parents praise the school's communication
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching still needs to be better adapted for pupils with SEND to help them progress
- Assessment practices need strengthening so teachers can identify what pupils already know and plan challenging tasks
- Early years curriculum design needs further alignment with national expectations
- Teachers need more subject expertise to deliver all curriculum areas effectively
- Greater precision needed to identify additional needs and secure appropriate support levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding was found to be effective at the previous inspection and remains a focus area.
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is a small school in Devon that was placed in special measures following its last inspection. This monitoring visit shows the school is making progress in addressing key weaknesses with support from an external multi-academy trust.
At a Glance
25.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
9.3
Avg class size
14.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with The Clinton Church of England Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Clinton Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Clinton 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
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at The Clinton Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
23 pupils
60 places
37 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
32.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
43
Total Pupils
26
Boys
17
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,808
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£16,624
Per pupil
£311k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.2%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
20
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The Clinton Church of England Primary School
What is The Clinton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Clinton Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Clinton 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 The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
The Clinton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 38% of its 60 places.
How big are the classes at The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at The Clinton Church of England Primary School average 9.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
The Clinton Church of England Primary School has around 43 pupils on roll. 26% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
12.2% of sessions were missed at The Clinton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming The Clinton 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.
Where is The Clinton Church of England Primary School?
The Clinton Church of England Primary School is at Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ.