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Doddinghurst Infant School

Brentwood, CM15 0NJPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Doddinghurst Infant School

Doddinghurst Infant School is a popular choice among local families, with 85 applications for 48 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. Of those applications, 43 were first-preference offers, meaning the school filled nearly all its places from families who ranked it top. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the high demand suggests strong satisfaction. It is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, mixed gender and non-religious, with Emma Fagg as headteacher. With 158 pupils against a capacity of 180, the school is not at full roll, yet it remains oversubscribed — a sign that its reputation in Brentwood, Essex, draws more interest than its current intake can accommodate.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Lane, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 0NJ
HeadteacherEmma Fagg
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils158
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity158 / 180 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryDining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessGardeningScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Doddinghurst Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.