The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
17% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mrs Liz Hamilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth take?
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is in Dartmouth, TQ6 9HW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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