Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
90
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 90 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 90 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Hussey, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7636th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 16 in West Devon.
Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 9 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Lew Trenchard Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lewdown, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 4DP |
| Headteacher | Louise Hussey |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 90 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.3% |
| School Capacity | 90 / 90 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7636th of 13,686
Nationally
728th of 1,469
In South West
5th of 16
In West Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
12
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lewdown, Okehampton
West Devon, EX20 4DP
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