Dartmouth Academy vs St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 164 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth Academy
Dartmouth · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
435 students
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
Dartmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Academy Dartmouth, South West | St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth Dartmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #129 of 402 | #1224 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1426 of 4,090 | #11228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 53.7% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Dartmouth | Dartmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.dartmouthacademy.org.uk | www.st-johns-dartmouth.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 35.1).
- •Dartmouth Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 44%).
- •St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Dartmouth Academy is the larger school with 435 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 Dartmouth Academy better than St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
On the Success Index (England), Dartmouth Academy ranks higher (61.0 vs 35.1 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 Dartmouth Academy and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth?
About 164 m in a straight line, between Dartmouth and Dartmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartmouth Academy: 435. St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartmouth Academy and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth rank in South West?
Dartmouth Academy is 129th of 402 and St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth is 1224th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).