The Promise School

About The Promise School

The Promise School is a school that values self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. It is part of the Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Lisa Paton

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 20 responses • 25.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

50% positive 50% negative

My child feels safe at this school

55% positive 45% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

40% positive 60% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

60% positive 30% negative

My child does well at this school

50% positive 50% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 20 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Emily P

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school with excellent facilities!"

My child has thrived at The Promise School. The new building is fantastic and the facilities are top notch. We love the values they teach, especially self-help and responsibility. The staff are also very supportive and caring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rhiannon G

Parent Sep 2, 2021

4.0

"Great school with a sense of community"

I've been really impressed with the sense of community at The Promise School. The teachers are all very friendly and approachable, and my child loves going to school. They have some great programs in place to support students with their attendance and behaviour.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver B

Parent Jun 20, 2020

3.0

"A mixed experience"

We left The Promise School after a few years and had a bit of a mixed experience. The teachers were sometimes inconsistent and our child struggled with the workload. However, the new building is definitely an improvement and the values they teach are great.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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