River Dart Academy
Academy alternative provision sponsor led in Dartington, Devon.
School details
| Type | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 39 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 40 |
| Free school meals | 69.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | WAVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | Shinners Bridge, Dartington, Devon, TQ9 6JD |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://wavemat.org/river-dart-academy |
| Telephone | 01803865580 |
| URN | 146735 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 12 November 2024, published 5 December 2024:
| Overall effectiveness | Not given (single-word overall grades were not awarded from September 2024) |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Read the Ofsted reports for this school
Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- The Lodestar Academy (alternative provision and pupil referral unit, about 12.7 km)
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