Lydford Primary School
53%
Capacity
26
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Lydford Primary School
Lydford Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 26 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lydford Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tom Lumby, it falls under Devon local authority.
Lydford Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 5 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lydford Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, Lydford 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 4AU |
| Headteacher | Tom Lumby |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 26 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 26 / 49 (53% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
7
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Okehampton
West Devon, EX20 4AU
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