The short version
Average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Leila Naldrett
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood Specialist College
Special school · 505m away
Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
Miscellaneous · 567m away
Dawlish College
Secondary · 743m away
Westcliff Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Oaklands Park School
Special school · 1.8km away
Orchard Manor School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gatehouse Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gatehouse Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gatehouse Primary Academy?
Gatehouse Primary Academy currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gatehouse Primary Academy take?
Gatehouse Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gatehouse Primary Academy?
Gatehouse Primary Academy is in Dawlish, EX7 0LW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gatehouse Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gatehouse Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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