UKSchoolSearch
Open, but proposed to closeOfsted: Not judgedURN 149041

The Promise School

Free schools special · Okehampton · EX20 1PU

Ages 4–16 · 79 pupils · Devon

School website

Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

35.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-06-17

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence35.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)78.7%
Unauthorised12.6%
Authorised absence
22.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
34.4%
Enrolments in measure
61

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

79 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
73 / 6
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
79 / 100 (79%)
Free school meals
72.2%
FSM pupils
57
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DARTMOOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Quentin Gunderson

Location

Address
Wardhayes, Simmons Way
Postcode
EX20 1PU
Town
Okehampton
Local authority
Devon
District
West Devon
Constituency
Central Devon
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
80 on roll / 100 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 4–16, in Okehampton, Devon, 79 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 72.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Okehampton
14
Academies among open schools in Okehampton
71% (10)
Open schools in EX20
16
Open schools in Devon LA
428

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OkehamptonNear EX20

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Quentin Gunderson
Telephone
01837510337
Website
https://www.thepromiseschool.org.uk/

Official links