Doddinghurst Infant School
88%
Capacity
158
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Doddinghurst Infant School
Doddinghurst Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brentwood community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 158 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Doddinghurst Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Fagg, it falls under Essex local authority.
Doddinghurst Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 48 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
Doddinghurst Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Doddinghurst Infant School include Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Dance, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brentwood, Doddinghurst Infant School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane, Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 0NJ |
| Headteacher | Emma Fagg |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 158 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 158 / 180 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Brentwood
Brentwood, CM15 0NJ
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