Doddinghurst Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Lane Doddinghurst Brentwood Essex CM15 0NJ |
| Reference Number | 114969 |
Doddinghurst Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains. The school, which was last inspected 13 years ago, has shown resilience and adaptability despite the long gap between inspections due to being exempt from routine evaluations until recently. Current findings highlight a positive and safe learning environment where pupils feel supported and develop independence and resilience. While the quality of education is strong, there are opportunities for improvement in a few subjects where the curriculum delivery needs more clarity to prevent misconceptions among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 158 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.9%
Girls: 48.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 2 | 25 | 21 | 46 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Irish | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show eagerness to learn and play together.
- Bullying is very rare, and adults promptly address any unkindness.
- Teachers have high expectations and check pupils' understanding regularly.
- Children receive strong support in learning to read from the start of Reception.
- Pupils develop independence and responsibly engage in their learning.
- Leaders effectively include pupil input in school decisions.
- Strong safeguarding measures are in place, ensuring pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning is less well developed in a few subjects, leading to misconceptions.
- The governing body has not maintained effective oversight due to turnover and remote working.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0NJ |
0.05 miles |
|
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School
School Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0DH |
1.16 miles |
|
Bentley St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9SE |
1.75 miles |
|
Blackmore Primary School
Nine Ashes Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0QR |
2.09 miles |
|
Larchwood Primary School
Larchwood Gardens, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NG |
2.15 miles |
|
St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY |
2.59 miles |
|
Mountnessing Church of England Primary School
279 Roman Road, Mountnessing, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0UH |
2.59 miles |
|
St Helen's Catholic Junior School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BY |
2.61 miles |
|
Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9AL |
2.61 miles |
|
Long Ridings Primary School
Long Ridings Avenue, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1DU |
2.75 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9BX |
2.76 miles |
|
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Highview Crescent, Hutton, CM13 1BJ |
3.06 miles |
|
Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 1JW |
3.16 miles |
|
Willowbrook Primary School
Rosen Crescent, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2TU |
3.27 miles |
|
High Ongar Primary School
The Street, High Ongar, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB |
3.39 miles |
|
Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School
The Furlongs, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0AL |
3.44 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Wigley Bush Lane, South Weald, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5QN |
3.44 miles |
|
Chipping Ongar Primary School
Greensted Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9LA |
3.47 miles |
|
Hogarth Primary School
Riseway, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8BG |
3.48 miles |
|
Ingatestone Infant School
Fryerning Lane, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DF |
3.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Shenfield High School
Alexander Lane, Shenfield, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY |
2.4 miles |
|
Becket Keys Church of England Free School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA |
2.71 miles |
|
Grove House School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA |
2.72 miles |
|
Brentwood School
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE |
3.06 miles |
|
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Queen's Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4EX |
3.36 miles |
|
Brentwood County High School
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4JF |
3.49 miles |
|
Endeavour Co-Operative Academy
Hogarth Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8BE |
3.51 miles |
|
St Martin's School Brentwood
Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2HG |
3.66 miles |
|
Anglo European School
Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0DJ |
3.87 miles |
|
The Ongar Academy
Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0AN |
4.07 miles |
|
Lime Academy Forest Approach
Settle Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9YA |
4.55 miles |
|
Drapers' Academy
Settle Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9XR |
4.61 miles |