Dartmouth Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dartmouth Academy
Address: Milton Lane
Town/City: Dartmouth
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ6 9HW
Telephone Number: 01803 839700
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Education South West
Sponsor: Education South West

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Paul Girardot
Capacity: 810
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 435 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136200
DfE Number: 878/6905
UKPRN: 10031059
UPRN: 10023929660
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Hams (E07000044)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: Dartmouth & East Dart (E05010133)

Easting & Northing: 286606E, 50830N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 20' 49.48" N 3° 35' 41.84" W
Plus Code: 9C2R8CW4+R2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Sharone Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 January 2026.
  • Mr Andy Course - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2026.
  • Mr Paul Girardot - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alasdair Hooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 June 2030.
  • Helen Kidd - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Peter Knight - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Daniel Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 June 2026.
  • Caroline Tompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2027.