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Dolton Church of England Primary School

Torridge, EX19 8QFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Dolton Church of England Primary School

Dolton Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Devon local authority, serving just 35 pupils from ages 2 to 11 in the Torridge area. Among the 309 primary schools in Devon, it sits in a landscape where only five hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, and its local top-performing peers include Stockland Church of England Primary Academy and Upottery Primary School, both of which achieve the highest ranking score of 100. Dolton itself is rated Good overall, a rating it has maintained across its two most recent inspections, with the latest graded inspection taking place in July 2024. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving five applications for just three available places, with all three first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, particularly given the school’s Church of England character and its provision for nursery-age children from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Square, Dolton, Winkleigh, Torridge, EX19 8QF
HeadteacherSamantha Drew
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils35
Free School Meals (FSM)39.3%
School Capacity35 / 70 (50% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosSports HallLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisNetballGymnasticsCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

Speech & LanguageHearing

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

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Dolton Church of England 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.