Dartmouth Academy is a non-selective, co-educational school within the English
Academy
An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of tertiary education. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 386 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the go ...
programme, in
Dartmouth,
Devon
Devon ( ; historically also known as Devonshire , ) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west ...
, in the south-west of England. The academy was opened in September 2010 following the merger of two schools, Dartmouth Community College and Dartmouth Primary School. It is an
all-through school
An all-through school (also known as an integrated school) educates young people throughout multiple educational stages, generally throughout childhood and adolescence.
Definition
The term "all-through" can be legitimately applied to establis ...
. Since becoming an academy, it is open to students aged 3 to 16.
Ofsted results
The Academy received its most recent Ofsted report in 2023, where it was graded 'Good' in all categories.
Vision and ethos
Dartmouth Academy has the school motto of 'Be Your Best Self'.
The school's vision and ethos statement states that it aims to build long-lasting relationships with pupils and their families, being at the heart of the community.
Its shared aim is communicated as building the foundations for children's current and future happiness and success.
Building and facilities
The Academy has a modern, purpose-built school building. This finished construction and was opened in September 2010.
Sponsor and affiliations
The Academy is part of the Education South West Multi Academy Trust (ESW).
It is affiliated with local partner
Britannia Royal Naval College
Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, also known as Dartmouth, is the naval academy of the United Kingdom and the initial officer training establishment of the Royal Navy. It is located on a hill overlooking the port of Dartmouth, Devon, En ...
, a center for the training of Royal Navy Officers.
Pupils at Dartmouth Academy benefit from close links with community groups, such as the Royal Dart Yacht Club, the Flavel Art Centre and the Dart Food Festival.
From September 2021, it will be a Devon Music Hub for local primary schools.
The Academy also aims to work extensively with Devon County Council and to form close working relationships with local primary and secondary schools, both those within ESW and externally.
References
External links
Dartmouth Academy
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Academies in Devon
Educational institutions established in 2010
Secondary schools in Devon
Primary schools in Devon
Dartmouth, Devon
2010 establishments in England