Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
33%
Capacity
23
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Teignbridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 23 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (33% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Doddiscombsleigh Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Harding, it falls under Devon local authority.
Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 13 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Doddiscombsleigh Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Teignbridge, Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is one of the options available in the South West 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, Teignbridge, EX6 7PR |
| Headteacher | Martin Harding |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 23 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.3% |
| School Capacity | 23 / 70 (33% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2013. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
15
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter
Teignbridge, EX6 7PR
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