Blackawton Primary School vs Dartmouth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackawton Primary School
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
Dartmouth Academy
Dartmouth · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
435 students
| Measure | Blackawton Primary School Totnes, South West | Dartmouth Academy Dartmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1377 of 1,695 | #129 of 402 |
| National rank | #12460 of 15,697 | #1426 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 140 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 53.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Dartmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackawtonprimary.org.uk/ | www.dartmouthacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 28.8).
- •Dartmouth Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Dartmouth Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Dartmouth Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackawton Primary School better than Dartmouth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dartmouth Academy ranks higher (61.0 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackawton Primary School and Dartmouth Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Totnes and Dartmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackawton Primary School: 140. Dartmouth Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackawton Primary School and Dartmouth Academy rank in South West?
Blackawton Primary School is 1377th of 1,695 and Dartmouth Academy is 129th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).