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The Promise School

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The Promise School

Dartmoor View, Okehampton, EX20 1GH

Free schools special · Ages 4–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
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Jun 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

4.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
15.0%
Writing
8.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

4.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/254.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

No published values available for this chart.

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.19
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Okehampton College
0 km away · Academy converter
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Acorn School
14.6 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Promise School

The Promise School is a secondary school in Okehampton, Devon. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 50% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.5. The school has around 79 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Frequently asked questions about The Promise School

What do parents say about The Promise School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 50% of parents would recommend The Promise School.
What are The Promise School's latest exam results?
The Promise School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Promise School located?
The Promise School is a secondary school in Okehampton, Devon (EX20 1GH).
How many pupils attend The Promise School?
The Promise School has around 79 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Promise School with other schools?
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