Dartington Church of England Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Dartington Church of England Academy
Address: Shinners Bridge, Dartington
Town/City: Totnes
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ9 6JU
Telephone Number: 01803 862357
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Learning Academy Partnership (south West)
Sponsor: Learning Academy Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Katie Coombe
Capacity: 350
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 286 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.1%

Location and administration

URN: 148490
DfE Number: 878/3107
UKPRN: 10088104
UPRN: 10009313215
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Hams (E07000044)
Constituency: South Devon (E14001484)
Electoral Ward: Dartington & Staverton (E05010132)
Diocese: CE15(Diocese of Exeter)

Easting & Northing: 278515E, 62342N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 26' 56.2" N 3° 42' 44.45" W
Plus Code: 9C2RC7XQ+H3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Myles Arnott - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mrs Carole Calvert - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Dr Elizabeth Candy - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Georgina Carrelli - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Ms Katie Coombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kaye Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2026.
  • Rev Mark Neave - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Nunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Oldfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 September 2030.
  • Mrs Hannah Ruston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ellen Seccombe - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2029.
  • Miss Rebecca Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 January 2029.