River Dart Academy is a not applicable school in Dartington, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
River Dart Academy currently has around 37 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.1% boys and 45.9% girls. Around 64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (97.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6JD |
| Website: | https://wavemat.org/river-dart-academy |
| Telephone: | 01803865580 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tessa Claridge |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146735 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 40 |
| Number of Pupils: | 37 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| White British | 97.30% | 36 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartington Church of England Academy Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartington Church of England Primary School Shinners Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | - not rated | 308 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove School The Grove , TQ9 5ED | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School Pathfields , TQ9 5TZ | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Community College Ashburton Road , TQ9 5JX | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Community College Ashburton Road , TQ9 5JX | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Dart Academy Shinners Bridge , TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany South and West Devon Academy Shinner's Bridge , TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 55 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South & West Devon Personalised Learning Service The Bridge Learning Centre , Shinner's Bridge TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 55 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lifeworks College Lescaze , Shinners Bridge TQ9 6JD | - not rated | 86 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bidwell Brook School Shinner's Bridge , Dartington TQ9 6JU | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.