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Primary schools in and near Dawlish

All 1 primary school in Dawlish, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Dawlish

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  1. Gatehouse Primary Academy

    Dawlish, EX7 0LW · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

    Results close to the Dawlish average.

    51 first choices, 51 offers made

    Met the standard at 1157%

    Dawlish 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%Dawlish 5.7%
    Pupils
    314
    Pupils per teacher
    23.4
    View school Gatehouse Primary Academy

Just outside Dawlish

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Dawlish.

  1. Westcliff Primary Academy

    0.7 miles from Dawlish · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 5 areas

    Results well below the Dawlish average.

    24 first choices, 26 offers made

    Met the standard at 1138%

    Dawlish 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.1%Dawlish 5.7%
    Pupils
    296
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Westcliff Primary Academy
  2. Orchard Manor School

    0.9 miles from Dawlish · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    9.7%
    Pupils
    227
    Pupils per teacher
    6.0
    View school Orchard Manor School
  3. Cockwood Primary School

    2.2 miles from Dawlish · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Dawlish average.

    19 first choices, 15 offers made

    Met the standard at 1173%

    Dawlish 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.0%Dawlish 5.7%
    Pupils
    86
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Cockwood Primary School
  4. Hazeldown School

    2.3 miles from Dawlish · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Results well above the Dawlish average, low absence.

    47 first choices, 47 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Dawlish 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Dawlish 5.7%
    Pupils
    403
    Pupils per teacher
    21.8
    View school Hazeldown School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Dawlish

  1. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Dawlish, explained

There is 1 primary schools in Dawlish, teaching 314 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

57.0% of pupils in Dawlish met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

31.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,469 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 14.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Dawlish?
There are 1 primary schools in Dawlish, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Dawlish?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Dawlish on Eduscope are Gatehouse Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Dawlish ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Dawlish perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Dawlish, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Dawlish primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Dawlish is 23:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Dawlish?
When choosing a primary school in Dawlish, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 1 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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