The short version
Nearly full. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 37
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 64.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tessa Claridge
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6JD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is River Dart Academy's Ofsted rating?
River Dart Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend River Dart Academy?
River Dart Academy currently has 37 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does River Dart Academy take?
River Dart Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is River Dart Academy?
River Dart Academy is in Dartington, TQ9 6JD, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does River Dart Academy have a sixth form?
No, River Dart Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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