Dunsford Community Academy, Exeter

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~2.3km)Possible (~3.3km)Unlikely (~4.3km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Liam O'Sullivan
Pupils:97 / 84 capacity
LA:Devon
Phone:01626572971
Address:Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7DD
Trust:LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 17 May 2022View full report
URN:145347
UKPRN:10066366
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Central Devon
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2011 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

1.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+13ppMaths+15ppWriting+33pp

Reading has improved from 78% to 91%. Maths has improved from 67% to 82%. Writing has improved from 67% to 100%.

Class Sizes

19.8

Avg class size

10.0

Infant (KS1)

5

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Village (W-bound)
76m · 1 min walk
The Orchard (NW-bound)
270m · 4 min walk
Meadhay (opp)
482m · 8 min walk
Reedy (NE-bound)
897m · 15 min walk
Steps Bridge (SE-bound)
1.2km · 20 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

115%

Over capacity

97 pupils

84 capacity

13 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Exeter

High pressure
New homes approved:3,921
Projected new pupils:980

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Exeter

Admissions Demand - Devon

Low demand0.73x oversubscription

Places available

9,263

Applications

6,758

Got 1st preference

96.2%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Devon (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

17 May 2022
19 September 2011
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.0303%

Overall absence

5.26316%

Persistent absence

76

Enrolments

Authorised2.34958%
Unauthorised0.68072%
Persistent (10%+)5.26316%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.5587%
18/19
2.33088%
20/21
6.31471%
21/22
4.34461%
22/23
4.02021%
23/24
3.0303%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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