Dolton Church of England Primary School
The Square, Winkleigh, EX19 8QF
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy converter
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Headteacher
- Mr Anton Devereaux
- Diocese
- Diocese of Exeter
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Sponsor
- Alumnis Multi Academy Trust
- Constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils on roll
- 31
- URN
- 145770
- Local authority
- Devon
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01805804315
About this school
Dolton Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary academy in Winkleigh. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 31 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected Dolton Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Overall judgement at the last full inspection
This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Effective
Exam results
Key stage 2 (end of primary school)
| Measure | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of key stage 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | - | - | - |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | - | - | - |
| Expected standard in reading | - | - | - |
| Expected standard in maths | - | - | - |
| Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling | - | - | - |
| Average scaled score in reading | - | - | - |
| Average scaled score in maths | - | - | - |
Trends over time
How Dolton Church of England Primary School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.
| Year | This school | England average |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 7.3% | 6.8% |
| 2023/24 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 2024/25 | 5.4% | 6.2% |
Department for Education pupil absence data.
| Year | This school |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38 |
| 2023/24 | 33 |
| 2024/25 | 35 |
School census, spring count each academic year.
How Dolton Church of England Primary School compares
Its absence rate was lower than 52% of England schools in 2024/25.
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | 5.4% | 39.3% | 31 | — |
| Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School | 35% | 4.4% | 9.5% | 118 | 2.0 miles |
| Winkleigh Primary School | 67% | 3.6% | 17.1% | 224 | 4.6 miles |
| Hatherleigh Community Primary School | 41% | 5.5% | 18% | 178 | 5.2 miles |
| High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy | 87% | 4.5% | 7.6% | 84 | 5.6 miles |
| Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School | 52% | 7.1% | 22.4% | 476 | 6.2 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
Inspection history
- 2 July 2024
-
Ungraded inspection report10 January 2023
School context
From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.
- Free school meals (last 6 years)
- 39.29%
- English as an additional language
- 5.7%
- Overall absence
- 5.35%
- Persistent absence
- 13.64%
Location
Nearby schools
-
Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School2.0 miles
Primary · Winkleigh
-
Winkleigh Primary School4.6 miles
Primary · Winkleigh
-
Hatherleigh Community Primary School5.2 miles
Primary · Okehampton
-
High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy5.6 miles
Primary · Umberleigh
-
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School6.2 miles
Primary · Torrington
Other schools in Winkleigh
- Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School Primary
- Winkleigh Primary School Primary
- Acorn School Special schools
Recorded changes at this school
Previous headteacher: Mrs Samantha Drew (until July 2026).
- Headteacher changed from Mrs Samantha Drew to Mr Anton Devereaux recorded 23 Jul 2026
Common questions
- What ages does Dolton Church of England Primary School teach?
- Dolton Church of England Primary School teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Winkleigh.
- Who is the headteacher of Dolton Church of England Primary School?
- The headteacher of Dolton Church of England Primary School is Mr Anton Devereaux, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has Dolton Church of England Primary School been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected Dolton Church of England Primary School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at Dolton Church of England Primary School?
- Dolton Church of England Primary School has 31 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
- Is Dolton Church of England Primary School full?
- Dolton Church of England Primary School has capacity for 70 pupils and 31 on roll (44%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is Dolton Church of England Primary School a faith school?
- Yes. Dolton Church of England Primary School is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Exeter.
- Does Dolton Church of England Primary School have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records Dolton Church of England Primary School as having nursery classes.
- Is Dolton Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?
- Dolton Church of England Primary School is part of ALUMNIS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- What is Dolton Church of England Primary School's absence rate?
- Dolton Church of England Primary School's overall absence rate is 5.4% in the latest published census, at or below the England average of 6.2%.
- What are Dolton Church of England Primary School's exam results?
- Where the Department for Education has published them, Dolton Church of England Primary School's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 23 July 2026.