River Dart Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Ages 5–16 · Dartington, Devon
River Dart Academy is an alternative provision school in Dartington, Devon for ages 5–16 (academy alternative provision sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 12 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Shinners Bridge, Dartington, TQ9 6JD
- Type
- Academy alternative provision sponsor led
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 39 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 69.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 12 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending River Dart Academy.”
- “Here, pupils feel safe, listened to and respected.”
- “Pupils highly appreciate the personalised support they receive.”
To improve
- “However, in a minority of wider curriculum subjects, the school’s work to implement an effective curriculum is at the early stages.”
- “Where this is the case, pupils do not gain the depth of knowledge leaders intend.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
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- South Devon Steiner School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- On Track Education Totnes 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Christophers School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade