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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful to one another, focus on their learning, feel welcomed and happy at school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Systematic reading programme in place, intervention to help pupils catch up with peers.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers carefully track children鈥檚 progress, plan for pupils to recall previous learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Recent leadership appointments enhanced capacity, professional development is well-structured.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have implemented a well-sequenced curriculum, raised expectations for learning, and checked that all pupils can make the most of opportunities.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; staff are vigilant in identifying and reporting potential safeguarding needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils respect and follow raised expectations for learning in classrooms.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A broad range of clubs and trips offered; pupils learn to sail and participate in the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure all pupils can make the most of these opportunities, working with the community to plan events.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn about different career choices, employers and speakers engage meaningfully.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils are more prepared to follow their chosen pathways at post-16.
Support for SEND: Staff provide appropriate support and adaptation, ensuring all pupils access and learn the same curriculum knowledge.
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Dartmouth Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 432 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 22% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Care underpins everything we do, and children thrive when they feel safe and secure. We take great delight in being at the centre of our neighbourhood. We help all students achieve future success and happiness via motivational instruction and individualised care. We believe in establishing enduring ties with students and their families as an all-through academy. We foster an ethos of empathy and understanding, with a caring pastoral system that seeks to support and involve families to help every child thrive. Respect, resilience and role-model: teachers at the Academy recognise their role as being instrumental to every child's development, not simply academically, but also as a person. We encourage independent learning abilities such as open minds, the capacity for self-reflection, and peer collaboration from the moment students enter our Early Years Foundation Stage. Students receive coaching on how to reflect and maximise their learning capacity. We have a motto that encourages academic success as a reflection of students' effort rather than their aptitude. Act as your best self.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 3-19 | 5-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 2.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 22% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 50.35% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.99% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 90 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 15 | 56.07% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.32% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 91 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 2 | 58.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.83% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% | 56.85% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.26% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 52 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 4 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 10 | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 1 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.33 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 11 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 4 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 58 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 81 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dartmouth Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1