There are a large variety of independent schools accessible from Dunsford a number of children and teenagers commute to Exeter and, in some instances, the parents run a pool service to deliver and collect.

"Exeter School" in Exeter City is attended by a number of children and teenagers living in Dunsford.   The school is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 18.  The Main School caters for pupils aged between 11 and 18 and in the Junior School aged between 7 and 11. 

There are a large number of other independent schools accessible from Dunsford.