River Dart Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor ledAges 5–16Mixed
Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6JD
Headteacher · Mrs Jessica Bell
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Key facts
Pupils39Capacity 40
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 12 November 2024
TrustWave Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals69.2%
Ofsted
Inspection on 12 November 2024. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
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 DevonNearby schools for the same ages
- Dartington Church of England Academy0.2 mi
- King Edward VI Community College0.9 mi
- The Grove School1.5 mi
- Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School1.9 mi
- Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School2.7 mi