Schools in Dawlish, South West (2025)
4 schools · 1,412 students · 3 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 314.
Dawlish, in South West, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,412 students. By level there are 2 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 3 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Dawlish's schools is 314, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Gatehouse Primary Academy (35.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Dawlish College (27.4, lower 50% of secondary schools nationally), and Westcliff Primary Academy (21.7, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Dawlish College (782 students), Gatehouse Primary Academy (314 students), Westcliff Primary Academy (296 students).
Ranked schools in Dawlish
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 135Gatehouse Primary AcademyDawlish · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 227Dawlish CollegeDawlish · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 782 students
- 322Westcliff Primary AcademyDawlish · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 296 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gatehouse Primary Academy Dawlish · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 2 | Dawlish College Dawlish · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 27.4 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 782 |
| 3 | Westcliff Primary Academy Dawlish · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 296 |
Other schools in Dawlish
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Dawlish side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dawlish?
Gatehouse Primary Academy is the highest-ranked school in Dawlish with a Success Index (England) of 35.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dawlish?
Dawlish has 4 schools (2 primary, 2 secondary) educating 1,412 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dawlish?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dawlish is 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.