The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Head
- Ms Katie Coombe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6JU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBidwell Brook School
Special school · Very close
Lifeworks College
Special school · 338m away
Redwood River School
Independent · 411m away
On Track Education West Yarner
Independent · 1.1km away
South Devon Steiner School
Independent · 1.5km away
King Edward VI Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Park School
Independent · 1.7km away
Totnes Independent School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dartington Church of England Academy?
Dartington Church of England Academy currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dartington Church of England Academy take?
Dartington Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dartington Church of England Academy?
Dartington Church of England Academy is in Totnes, TQ9 6JU, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dartington Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dartington Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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