The Promise School
The Promise School is a special or alternative provision school (Free schools special), ages 4–16, in Okehampton, EX20, in the Devon council area. It has 79 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 June 2025): Requires improvement in 1 area, Inadequate in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement in 1 area, Inadequate in 3 areas — inspected 17 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 13 | 2024/25 |
Attainment 8 | 4.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 12 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 79 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 72.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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