Key Info
Thank you for considering Okehampton Primary School for your child. We welcome pupils from two to 11 years old, although we have new starters at any time too and we invite parents and pupils to visit our school. If you would like your child to attend our school, please find full details in our Admissions Policy found on our Policies page.
Applying for a place here is straightforward. If we have space, you’ll receive an offer upon application. If we're oversubscribed, we follow a clear admissions process to prioritise applications.
All admissions are managed by Devon County Council and you can find out more information at www.devon.gov.uk/admissions. The following questions and links are designed to help you navigate your way to applying for a place for your child, whether for a September start or in year applications. The Devon Citizens Portal allows parents and carers of children, to make applications for school places, including in-year admissions (not in year transfers to schools in another authority), two-year-old funding and free school meals.
Come and Visit Us!
If you're considering Okehampton Primary School for your child, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to learn more about what we offer and to arrange a visit.
Our admin team, is happy to help.
Call us on 01837 52866
Or email admin@okehamptonprimary.org.uk
If you decide to apply for a place, you’ll need to submit a formal application. Please note: a new application is required for children moving from Year 6 to Year 7.
Starting School in Reception
Most children join us in Reception at the start of the school year in September. You can apply for a place through Devon County Council.
Parents of Reception-age children have several options:
- Full-time start in September (the default offer)
- Part-time attendance until your child reaches statutory school age (the term after their fifth birthday)
- Deferred start within the same academic year
- Delayed admission (for summer-born children) to the following September, with a new application required
We encourage you to speak with us if you're considering any of these options.
Applying for a Place in Another Year Group
If you're interested in a place in a different year group, please get in touch. We welcome applications throughout the year.
Key Application Dates for Devon Residents
- Secondary school applications: Open 1 September, close 31 October
- Primary school applications: Open 15 November, close 15 January
Apply online at: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionsonline
If you live in another local authority (e.g. Cornwall, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, or Torbay), you should apply through your own council. The closing dates are the same nationally.
In-Year Admissions
If your child needs a place after the school year has started, you can apply for an in-year admission through Devon County Council using the same online portal.
The Admissions Appeals Timetable 2025
Appeals at the normal round of admissions will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals on 31 May 2025. Where the application was not made in time for a decision to be made on 16 April 2025, they will be heard within that 40-day period or, if that is not possible, within 30 days of the appeal being lodged. In-year admission appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
Appeals at the normal round of admissions will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for lodging appeals on 31 March 2025. Where the application was not made in time for a decision to be made on 1 March 2024, they will be heard within that 40-day period or, if that is not possible, within 30 days of the appeal being lodged. In-year admission appeals must be heard within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged.
For Post 16, appeals will be heard within the same 40-day period; where a place would have been conditional upon exam results, appeals must be heard within 30 school days of confirmation of those results.
Need Help or Have Questions?
For any questions about your child joining our school or the admissions process in general, please:
Contact us directly
Or reach out to Devon School Admissions Service:
0345 155 1019
admissions@devon.gov.uk
Devon County Council publishes helpful guides: