Dunsford, Exeter, Devon EX6 7DD
10 simple reasons to choose Dunsford Community Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Exeter.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dunsford Community Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Exeter and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 20.4 pupils per class and 17 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. The majority of pupils go on to Teign School.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Dunsford Community Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Exeter Cathedral School (7.9 miles); The Maynard Junior School (8.3 miles); Exeter Junior School (8.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Cheriton Bishop Community Primary School (3.9 miles); Tedburn St Mary School (4.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Maynard School (8.3 miles); Exeter School (8.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Peter's Church of England Aided School (10.2 miles); South Dartmoor Community College (16.2 miles); Torquay Boys' Grammar School (18.1 miles).