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Doddiscombsleigh Primary School

Teignbridge, EX6 7PRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
Not ranked

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDoddiscombsleigh, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX6 7PR
HeadteacherMartin Harding
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils23
Free School Meals (FSM)4.3%
School Capacity23 / 70 (33% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubDramaBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: doddi.devon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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