Dartington Church of England Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 270 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils:About average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is below average.
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.