Blackawton Primary School vs St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.0 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
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
Dartmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Blackawton Primary School Totnes, South West | St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Dartmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1377 of 1,695 | #1224 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12460 of 15,697 | #11228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 140 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Dartmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.blackawtonprimary.org.uk/ | www.st-johns-dartmouth.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 28.8).
- •Blackawton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 44%).
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Blackawton Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 76.
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 St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth ranks higher (35.1 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 St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Totnes and Dartmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackawton Primary School: 140. St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackawton Primary School and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth rank in South West?
Blackawton Primary School is 1377th of 1,695 and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is 1224th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).