Dunsford Community Academy
Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dunsford Community Academy is a primary school in Exeter for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 22nd of 47 primary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2011, report published 11 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2022
The school is at the heart of the community. Pupils get on well together at this friendly, village school. They care deeply about each other. Pupils feel safe and enjoy their time at Dunsford. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically good. Pupils are adamant that bullying never happens. They are confident that if it did, staff would deal with it immediately. Pupils develop strong moral values. They know right from wrong. Pupils understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle and know what makes a positive relationship. Staff strive for pupils to be the best they can be in all that they do. They have pupils' best interests at heart. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils enjoy the wider opportunities beyond the classroom. For example, many pupils learn to play a musical instrument. This has led to much success in local music competitions. Older pupils enjoy taking part in the civic award. Year 6 pupils feel well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- There has been insufficient professional development for some staff. This has hampered their ability to support some pupils who need additional help to catch up. Senior leaders need to ensure that all staff have the expertise they need to improve the quality of the curriculum.
- Leaders have made recent changes to further strengthen some subjects in the curriculum. However, some of these changes are very recent. Therefore, leaders are not fully aware of their impact. Leaders need to ensure that these changes are improving pupils' learning across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
97 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Dunsford Community Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christow Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Tedburn St Mary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Doddiscombsleigh Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Moretonhampstead Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam O'Sullivan
- Phone
- 01626572971
- Address
- Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7DD
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 145347
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.