Dunsford Community Academy
URN: 145347 • Exeter EX6 7DD
Overview
- Name
- Dunsford Community Academy
- URN
- 145347
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Grimley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01626572971
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dunsford, Exeter EX6 7DD
Summary
Dunsford Community Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Exeter, Devon, with a current enrolment of 99 pupils and a capacity of 84. The school is part of the Learning Academy Partnership and aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the academy centres on fostering confidence, happiness, and individual potential through a supportive community approach.
The curriculum at Dunsford is designed to be rich and balanced, offering a variety of experiences that cater to the intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child. The school makes excellent use of its extensive outdoor facilities, including a heated swimming pool, wild garden, and Forest area, to enhance learning and play. Weekly swimming lessons and year-round Forest school activities are integral parts of the educational experience.
Dunsford Community Academy prides itself on its strong community ties, working closely with parents and local residents to support students' growth and learning. The dedicated staff and governing board are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their potential in a creative and warm environment.
The curriculum at Dunsford is designed to be rich and balanced, offering a variety of experiences that cater to the intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child. The school makes excellent use of its extensive outdoor facilities, including a heated swimming pool, wild garden, and Forest area, to enhance learning and play. Weekly swimming lessons and year-round Forest school activities are integral parts of the educational experience.
Dunsford Community Academy prides itself on its strong community ties, working closely with parents and local residents to support students' growth and learning. The dedicated staff and governing board are committed to ensuring that every child achieves their potential in a creative and warm environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 2.50
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 40 | 59 | 84 | 2.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 40 | 57 | 84 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 36 | 49 | 84 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 36 | 49 | 84 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 85 | 38 | 47 | 84 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 79 | 32 | 47 | 84 | 8.20 |
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