Dartmouth Academy
URN: 136200 • Dartmouth TQ6 9HW
Overview
- Name
- Dartmouth Academy
- URN
- 136200
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Girardot (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01803839700
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Milton Lane, Dartmouth TQ6 9HW
Summary
Dartmouth Academy is a mixed all-through academy located in Dartmouth, Devon, accommodating 452 pupils with a capacity of 810. The school’s mission, "Be your best self," reflects its commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported. The academy prioritises long-lasting relationships with pupils and their families, aiming to create a community where individual needs are recognised and addressed.
The curriculum at Dartmouth Academy is designed to be aspirational, promoting the core values of courage, compassion, and ambition. These values guide the learning experience, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their education and personal development. The school believes that success is defined not just by ability, but by effort and resilience, instilling these principles from the Early Years Foundation Stage onwards.
Dartmouth Academy also places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, recognising its critical role in academic success. The school has a dedicated team of mental health professionals and offers comprehensive support programs to ensure that both students and staff can thrive in a positive environment.
The curriculum at Dartmouth Academy is designed to be aspirational, promoting the core values of courage, compassion, and ambition. These values guide the learning experience, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their education and personal development. The school believes that success is defined not just by ability, but by effort and resilience, instilling these principles from the Early Years Foundation Stage onwards.
Dartmouth Academy also places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, recognising its critical role in academic success. The school has a dedicated team of mental health professionals and offers comprehensive support programs to ensure that both students and staff can thrive in a positive environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cranbrook Education Campus (62.6)
- Thomas Hall School (41.0)
- Steiner Academy Exeter (40.2)
- Matford Brook Academy (33.5)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EDUCATION SOUTH WEST
- Capacity
- 810
- Pupils
- 452
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 27.40
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 452 | 228 | 224 | 810 | 27.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 432 | 219 | 213 | 810 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 405 | 191 | 214 | 810 | 19.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 405 | 191 | 214 | 810 | 19.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 432 | 205 | 227 | 810 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 402 | 200 | 202 | 810 | 14.70 |
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