Dartington Church of England Academy vs St Christophers School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartington Church of England Academy
Totnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
286 students
St Christophers School
Totnes · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
39 students
| Measure | Dartington Church of England Academy Totnes, South West | St Christophers School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #469 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #4584 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 39 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 39 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 39% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | dartington-lap.co.uk | www.st-christophers.devon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartington Church of England Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 39.
- •Dartington Church of England Academy is a academy school while St Christophers School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dartington Church of England Academy better than St Christophers School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dartington Church of England Academy and St Christophers School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Totnes and Totnes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartington Church of England Academy: 286. St Christophers School: 39. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartington Church of England Academy and St Christophers School rank in South West?
Dartington Church of England Academy is 469th of 1,695 and St Christophers School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).