How many pupils does Dartmouth Academy have?

Dartmouth Academy has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dartmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dartmouth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2023).

How does Dartmouth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dartmouth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.

How does Dartmouth Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Dartmouth Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dartmouth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dartmouth Academy is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST.

Where is Dartmouth Academy?

Dartmouth Academy is located at Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW.

Dartmouth Academy

Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW

Good

Inspected 20 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

43.7

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–19

Ages

452

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Dartmouth Academy

Dartmouth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartmouth, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 452 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 452 / 810 (56%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.4%

Free school meals

8.7%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

11.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.7

Attainment 8

54 pupils

31.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

61.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

23.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

21.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

20.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

13.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

£50,381

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,851 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,527

Spend per pupil

£7,783

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW
Phone: 01803839700
Principal: Paul Girardot
Website: www.dartmouthacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

EDUCATION SOUTH WEST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dartmouth Academy?: Dartmouth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartmouth, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Dartmouth Academy have?: Dartmouth Academy has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dartmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?: Dartmouth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 April 2023).
How does Dartmouth Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dartmouth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.
How does Dartmouth Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Dartmouth Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Dartmouth Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dartmouth Academy is part of EDUCATION SOUTH WEST.
Where is Dartmouth Academy?: Dartmouth Academy is located at Milton Lane, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW.