Dartington Church of England Academy vs Totnes Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 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
Totnes Independent School
Totnes · Independent all-through · Ages 9–16
127 students
| Measure | Dartington Church of England Academy Totnes, South West | Totnes Independent School Totnes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #469 of 1,695 | #240 of 402 |
| National rank | #4584 of 15,697 | #2340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 9–16 |
| Students | 286 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Totnes | Totnes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | dartington-lap.co.uk | totnesindependentschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dartington Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 42.3).
- •Dartington Church of England Academy is the larger school with 286 students compared with 127.
- •Dartington Church of England Academy is a academy school while Totnes Independent 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 Totnes Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Dartington Church of England Academy ranks higher (66.4 vs 42.3 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 Totnes Independent School?
About 2.0 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. Totnes Independent School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartington Church of England Academy and Totnes Independent School rank in South West?
Dartington Church of England Academy is 469th of 1,695 and Totnes Independent School is 240th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).