Dolton Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Square Dolton Winkleigh Devon EX19 8QF |
| Phone | 01805804315 |
| Reference Number | 145770 |
Dolton Church of England Primary School has been assessed as good overall, with notable strengths in the personal development and early years provision, which have been rated outstanding. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere where pupils thrive, and there is a strong emphasis on character development, enabling pupils to understand the relevance of their learning to everyday life. The new curriculum is ambitious and broad, aimed at preparing pupils well for secondary education and ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 35 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.29%
Girls: 45.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 11 Oct 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Dolton Church of England Primary School | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop strong relationships with staff, enhancing their learning experience.
- The school provides a wide range of enriching experiences, including trips and activities that develop children's talents.
- Early years curriculum excites and prepares children exceptionally well for key stage 1.
- The school effectively supports pupils with SEND, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils demonstrate resilience and concentration, persisting through challenges.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum gaps persist, as the new curriculum does not address all deficits from previous learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School
Beaford, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8LJ |
1.99 miles |
|
The Clinton Church of England Primary School
|
2.65 miles |
|
The Clinton Church of England Primary School
Merton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 3EQ |
2.67 miles |
|
Winkleigh Primary School
Farmer Frank's Lane, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8JQ |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Acorn School
Seckington Cross, Winkleigh, Devon, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8EY |
4.04 miles |