St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
118%
Capacity
248
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 248 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Hazlewood, it falls under Devon local authority.
St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Football, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Devon, St James Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 | Fort Road, Okehampton, West Devon, EX20 1GJ |
| Headteacher | Maria Hazlewood |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 248 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 248 / 210 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fort Road, Okehampton
West Devon, EX20 1GJ
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