Dartington Church of England Academy
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dartington Church of England Academy is a primary school in Totnes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 5th of 10 primary schools in Totnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2016, report published 7 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They talk confidently about what they learn. They feel safe and know that staff are there to support them. Pupils value the extensive school grounds, where they play safely. Pupils show respect for their environment. The school's ethos is aligned with the values of 'compassion, trust, peace, wisdom, creation and creativity'. Pupils describe their school as friendly and a place where everyone is respected. Leaders have worked with the school community to establish shared expectations of how pupils should behave. As a result, pupils understand their teachers' expectations and behave well. Pupils have a secure understanding of different types of relationships. Older pupils know what it means to be a role model for younger pupils. Pupils identify peers who set examples of how to behave. Pupils also respect their teachers as role models. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs. They enjoy learning and participating in new activities, such as archery and zorbing. As a result, pupils develop resilience and confidence in areas beyond the curriculum. Parents are supportive of the school and the new leaders. They value leaders and teachers being present before school to greet their children.
What the school should improve
- There are inconsistencies in the approach to assessment. In some subjects, systems for checking what pupils know and remember are not precise enough. This leads to some pupils learning content that is not well matched to what they know and can do. Leaders need to ensure that systems for checking what pupils know and understand provide teachers and subject leaders with the information they need to develop a successful curriculum for all pupils.
- Subject leadership needs to be strengthened further. Checks made by some subject leaders are not precise enough to ensure that the curriculum is implemented effectively. Senior leaders should ensure that subject leaders have the necessary expertise to evaluate the impact of their curriculums.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
286 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near Dartington Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Christophers School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Grove School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Landscove Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST)
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Katie Coombe
- Phone
- 01803862357
- Address
- Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, TQ9 6JU
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 148490
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.