Doddiscombsleigh Primary School

About Doddiscombsleigh Primary School

Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is a small state primary in Teignbridge, Devon, with just 23 pupils on roll against a capacity of 70. That means the school is operating at roughly a third of its potential size, which is unusual even for a rural village school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, well below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake: it received 15 applications for 13 places, with 11 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.15 indicates strong local demand, likely driven by the school’s reputation and its position as a community anchor in a sparsely populated area. Families considering Doddiscombsleigh should be aware that the small cohort means children will be taught in mixed-age classes, which can suit some learners but may not suit others.

Academically, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent graded inspections, the latest being a full inspection in 2013 and an ungraded visit in 2023 that confirmed the school remains Good. The 2013 inspection gave top marks for leadership and management, and overall effectiveness, both rated Good. The earlier 2008 inspection also rated the school Good overall, with early years provision judged as Good. No specific Key Stage 2 results are available in the data, but the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Devon is 57, which provides a rough benchmark. The school’s small size means published performance data can fluctuate significantly from year to year, so parents should treat any single year’s figures with caution. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, so it serves the primary years only, from age 4 to 11.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, playing fields, art studios, an outdoor playground, a gymnasium, a dining hall, a forest school, and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, athletics, cricket, and cross country, while extracurricular clubs include coding, chess, art, drama, book club, and choir. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty and speech, language and communication needs, though the small staff team may mean specialist support is more limited than in larger primaries. With just 23 pupils and a strong sense of community, Doddiscombsleigh is best suited to families who value a close-knit, rural setting and are comfortable with mixed-age teaching. The oversubscription suggests it is a popular choice locally, but the small intake also means places can be competitive for first-preference families.

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