Doddiscombsleigh Primary School
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Doddiscombsleigh Primary School is a foundation school in Exeter for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 38 pupils and room for 70. About 5 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 52 out of 100. That puts it in line with schools like it, ahead of 60% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2023.
Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7PR01647 252253doddi.devon.sch.ukMr Martin Harding acting executive headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
A shorter visit on 26 April 2023 found nothing to change the school's grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall. A shorter follow-up visit found nothing to change that. The last full inspection was before September 2019, which is as far back as Ofsted's public records go, so we can't show its date or the grades for each area.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2024
3 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | – | 75% | – | – | 67% | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | – | 0% | – | – | 0% | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | – | 111.0 | – | – | 102.0 | 108.0 | 105.8 | 105.3 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | – | 105.0 | – | – | 103.0 | 104.0 | 103.5 | 104.2 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | – | 105.0 | – | – | 105.0 | 107.0 | 104.3 | 105.1 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | – | 88% | – | – | 67% | 83% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | – | 75% | – | – | 83% | 67% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | – | 88% | – | – | 83% | 83% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | +0.1 | – | – | – | +1.1 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | -2.9 | – | – | – | -2.4 | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | – | – | – | – | 67% | – | – | – |
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
44 places were empty (63% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 10% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
In 2026 every child who applied got a place, so how far away you live didn't matter. That could change if the school gets more popular.
We measure in a straight line from the middle of your postcode to the school. The council measures its own way, and the cut-off changes every year. Use this as a rough guide, and read the council's admissions booklet before you apply.
How places were given out for September 2026. Every child who applied got a place (5 offers for 10 places).
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: language and communications needs (8), emotional and mental health (3), Autistic spectrum disorder (2), Multi-sensory impairment (2).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 38 | 23 | 28 | 36 | 27 | 36 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 4% | 19% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 13% | 14% | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 4% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 95.6% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 4.5% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 3.9% | 20.0% | 6.7% | 16.0% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christow Primary School | Academy | 1.7 miles | 100 | Good 2024 | 45 | Compare |
| Dunsford Community Academy | Academy | 3.1 miles | 97 | Good 2022 | 76 | Compare |
| Ide Primary School | Academy | 3.7 miles | 143 | Good 2023 | 61 | Compare |
| Kenn Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3.9 miles | 91 | Good 2023 | 75 | Compare |
| Hennock Community Primary School | Academy | 3.9 miles | 45 | Good 2024 | 35 | Compare |
| Alphington Primary School | Academy | 4.3 miles | 472 | Not inspected | 48 | Compare |
| Matford Brook Academy | Free school | 4.5 miles | 276 | Not inspected | – | Compare |
| Bowhill Primary School | Academy | 4.6 miles | 451 | Not inspected | 20 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Doddiscombsleigh Primary School with the 45 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 45 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 52 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 52% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 21 to 81. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 0% | no data | – | |
| Ofsted inspection | 19% (normally 20%, cut because the inspection is old) | in line | +0.02 | Ofsted grade, 3.4 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 0% | no data | – | |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | below | -0.14 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.14 | 2024/25; 26 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 0% | no data | – | |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Doddiscombsleigh Primary School a good school?
It is about average. Doddiscombsleigh Primary School scores 52 out of 100. That is in line with schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 60% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 21 to 81, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much. Its results have been slipping over the last five years.
What is Doddiscombsleigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Doddiscombsleigh Primary School good at its last full inspection on 26 April 2023.
How many pupils does Doddiscombsleigh Primary School have?
38 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 70 places, so it is 54% full.
Is Doddiscombsleigh Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 44 places were empty in 2024/25 (63% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Doddiscombsleigh Primary School?
Pupils were in school 95.6% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 4% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Doddiscombsleigh Primary School?
The average class had 19.0 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7PR
- Telephone
- 01647 252253
- Website
- www.doddi.devon.sch.uk
- Acting Executive Headteacher
- Mr Martin Harding
- Type of school
- Foundation school (Foundation school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Trust
- United Schools' Learning Partnership (5 schools)
- Local authority
- Devon
- Ward
- Teign Valley
- Constituency
- Central Devon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- URN
- 113198 · LAESTAB 8782417 · UKPRN 10076086
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2023/24.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Admissions outcomes: Devon council's published allocation statistics (source), entry years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.