Dartington Church of England Academy vs The Grove 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
The Grove School
Totnes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
342 students
| Measure | Dartington Church of England Academy Totnes, South West | The Grove School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #469 of 1,695 | #105 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4584 of 15,697 | #1101 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 286 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 23% |
| 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.the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 66.4).
- •The Grove School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 72%).
- •The Grove School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •The Grove School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 286.
- •Dartington Church of England Academy is a academy school while The Grove School is a local authority 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 The Grove School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grove School ranks higher (87.6 vs 66.4 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 Dartington Church of England Academy and The Grove 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. The Grove School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartington Church of England Academy and The Grove School rank in South West?
Dartington Church of England Academy is 469th of 1,695 and The Grove School is 105th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).