The Promise School, Okehampton
The Promise School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Okehampton.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Promise School in detail
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Okehampton Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Road (n-bound), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 61 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
The Promise School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2026. Before that, as The Promise School (URN 149041), it was last inspected in June 2026. See The Promise School's inspections
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Results at The Promise School before it took its current form in 2026 (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26Published under the school's previous registration (URN 149041). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Results at The Promise School before it took its current form in 2026 (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26Published under the school's previous registration (URN 149041). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Attainment 8 has declined from 4.50 to 3.10 (2025 to 2026).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with The Promise School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. The Promise 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Okehampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Okehampton
Across Devon council
Places available
7,788
Applications
7,251
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All secondary applications across Devon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Absence at The Promise School before it took its current form in 20262024/25
Published under the school's previous registration (URN 149041). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
30.8%
Overall absence
75.9%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about The Promise School
Are there exam results for The Promise School?
The Promise School has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2026, under its previous registration (URN 149041), its pupils had an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 and 0% passing English and maths at grade 5 or above in the 2026 GCSE results.
What is The Promise School's Ofsted rating?
The Promise School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in November 2026. Before that, as The Promise School (URN 149041), it was last inspected in June 2026.
What is the catchment area for The Promise School?
No fixed boundary. When The Promise School is oversubscribed, Devon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to The Promise School?
Apply through Devon's coordinated admissions process, naming The Promise School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Where is The Promise School?
The Promise School is at Wardhayes, Simmons Way, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PU.