Gatehouse Primary Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 4–11Mixed
Secmaton Lane, Dawlish, EX7 0LW
Headteacher · Mr Jason Stephens
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Key facts
Pupils314Capacity 420
OfstedReport cardInspected 24 February 2026
TrustThe First Federation Trust
Free school meals31.2%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 24 February 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Devon council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DevonApplications for September 2026
All 51 families who put it first were offered a place.
Places offered51
Applications58
First choice51
First-choice offers51
Applications count every family who named the school as any preference. Figures change every year, so they are a guide, not a guarantee.
Source: Department for Education, Primary and secondary school applications and offers 2026 (on-time applications, national offer day).
Nearby schools for the same ages
- Westcliff Primary Academy0.8 mi
- Cockwood Primary School2.0 mi
- Hazeldown School2.4 mi
- Starcross Primary School2.6 mi
- The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School3.1 mi