Is Doddinghurst Infant School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 412th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Doddinghurst Infant School?

Applications for Reception places at Doddinghurst Infant School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Doddinghurst Infant School

Church Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood, CM15 0NJ

Local ranking412th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

180

Capacity

4-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 29 November 2022.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 158
Boys: 95 (54%)
Girls: 82 (46%)
Capacity: 180 (98% full)
SEND: 8.2%
FSM Eligible: 10.1%
EAL: 1.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 4.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,187/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.1%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
White Irish: 1.9%
White Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Black African: 0.6%

89.1%

White British

3.2%

Mixed Other

2.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01277822721

headteacher@doddinghurst-inf.essex.sch.uk

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Church Lane

Brentwood, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114969
UKPRN: 10075418
Establishment No.: 2729

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