Lydford is a much smaller than average-sized primary school. The school is part of the Dartmoor Federation, which includes Okehampton College, Boasley Cross Primary School, Bridestowe Primary School and Exbourne Primary School. The federation, with a single governing body, was established in September 2011. Since then the federation has become a cooperative trust, working with other local primary schools. The headteacher has led both Lydford and Boasley Cross Primary Schools since February 2013. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are taught in Class 1 with pupils from Key Stage 1. Pupils who are in Key Stage 2 are taught together in Class 2. Almost all pupils are from White British backgrounds. The proportion of boys on roll is much higher than the proportion of girls. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is above average. Currently, there are no pupils who are supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. Only a very small number of pupils are supported by the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress.