Welcome to the College: Introduction
The College is set in the most beautiful surroundings: a large park, ringed by rising woodland and Dartmoor, bordered by the Okement River on one side and rolling farmland on the other.
The buildings are a mixture of Victorian Grammar School, modern three storey central block and mid 20th century blocks. There is a recently built theatre with specialist music and practice rooms. A modern Technology and ICT building offers high class teaching and learning accommodation.
The extensive playing fields are complemented by a large all weather-pitch with flood lighting, a Sports Hall and a gym. All of this has been added to by the building of a new Sports Centre (thanks to the work of a community action group).
The buildings are a mixture of Victorian Grammar School, modern three storey central block and mid 20th century blocks. There is a recently built theatre with specialist music and practice rooms. A modern Technology and ICT building offers high class teaching and learning accommodation.
The extensive playing fields are complemented by a large all weather-pitch with flood lighting, a Sports Hall and a gym. All of this has been added to by the building of a new Sports Centre (thanks to the work of a community action group).
Our School Day
The day really begins with the arrival of the school buses; the catchment area is huge - over four hundred square miles. In this rural region many of the students live in villages, hamlets or isolated farms, so the College is at the core of their social lives.
For some students it is a long day - 7.30am until 4.30pm including bus travelling, so morning break and lunchtimes are important for topping up energy levels. The Dining Room is a popular area at break times.
Visitors often comment on the friendly atmosphere and it is indeed a very special feature of Okehampton College. The relationship between students and staff is a happy one, at once relaxed and respectful.
For some students it is a long day - 7.30am until 4.30pm including bus travelling, so morning break and lunchtimes are important for topping up energy levels. The Dining Room is a popular area at break times.
Visitors often comment on the friendly atmosphere and it is indeed a very special feature of Okehampton College. The relationship between students and staff is a happy one, at once relaxed and respectful.
TIMINGS OF OUR SCHOOL DAY (Temporary Measures during COVID-19)
08:45 - 09:10 |
Tutor Time |
09:10 - 11:35 |
Lesson 1 (Double Period) (inc. Staggered Breaktimes*) |
11:35 - 14:15 |
Lesson 2 (Double Period) (inc. Staggered Lunchtimes*) |
14:15 - 15:20 |
Lesson 3 |
*Each year group will be sent to break at different times to reduce mixing where practicable
TIMINGS OF BREAKS (Temporary Measures during COVID-19)
Year Group |
Breaktime |
Lunchtime |
Year 8 |
09:50 to 10:15 |
12:00 to 12:40 |
Year 10 |
10:15 to 10:40 |
12:00 to 12:40 |
Year 9 |
10:40 to 11:05 |
12:40 to 12:40 |
Year 11 |
11:05 to 11:30 |
13:30 to 14:10 |
Year 7 |
11:05 to 11:30 |
13:30 to 14:10 |
Years 7, 8 & 9 use the Canteen - Years 10 & 11 use Cafe 11
So where times are the same, each year group are at opposite ends of the college.
So where times are the same, each year group are at opposite ends of the college.
