Is Dartington Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 12 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 30th of 302 primary schools in Devon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dartington Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 72% of pupils at Dartington Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dartington Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Dartington Church of England Academy 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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Dartington Church of England Academy

Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6JU

Local ranking30th of 302 primary schools in Devon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

350

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 72.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 11.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 86.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 36

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 289
Boys: 146 (51%)
Girls: 140 (49%)
Capacity: 350 (82% full)
SEND: 17.3%
FSM Eligible: 17.9%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 14.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,195/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 4.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
White Irish: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%

90.3%

White British

4.7%

White Other

2.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01803862357

dartington@lapsw.org

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Shinners Bridge

Totnes, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148490
UKPRN: 10088104
Establishment No.: 3107
Trust: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)

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