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Lydford Primary School

West Devon, EX20 4AUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Lydford Primary School

Lydford Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its inspections. The school’s standout metric is its Behaviour and Attitudes rating, which Ofsted judged as Outstanding — the highest possible mark. This is particularly telling for a small rural primary of just 26 pupils, where the quality of relationships and conduct often defines the daily experience. The school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2014, which also awarded Good overall, the school has held steady while sharpening its focus on behaviour. With only 7.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is relatively affluent, but the school’s strong behaviour rating suggests an environment where children feel safe and ready to learn.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchool Road, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 4AU
HeadteacherTom Lumby
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils26
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity26 / 49 (53% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballTennisCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessScience ClubCodingFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: lydford-primary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lydford Primary School

Lydford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.