The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 41 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 27.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Head
- Mr Paul Girardot (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Dartmouth Academy a selective school?
No. Dartmouth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dartmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dartmouth Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dartmouth Academy?
Dartmouth Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dartmouth Academy take?
Dartmouth Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Dartmouth Academy?
Dartmouth Academy is in Dartmouth, TQ6 9HW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dartmouth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Dartmouth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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