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Dartmouth Academy
Milton Lane, Dartmouth TQ6 9HW
Dartmouth Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 400 boys and girls aged between 3 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Education South West. (Other schools in this trust include King Edward VI Community College, Kingsbridge Academy, South Devon UTC, Coombeshead Academy and Teign School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
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
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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