St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
Dartmouth, TQ6 9HW · Devon · primary school
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155th of 279 primary schools in Devon we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 2,922 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 87. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in expected standards?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Dartmouth
Overview
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils live up to the values of ‘live, love, learn’. Children are happy, behave well, and achieve high expectations in their learning, with bullying being rare and disagreements quickly resolved by staff.
Strengths
- Staff are experts at teaching phonics, ensuring pupils become confident readers who ‘love reading’ and catch up quickly if falling behind.
- Leaders have developed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that helps pupils develop strong knowledge across a broad range of topics, such as mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported by well-trained staff to participate fully in lessons.
- Leaders prioritise well-being through a new personal, social and health education curriculum, encouraging pupils to discuss feelings and key issues.
- Parents are ‘highly positive’ about the school, appreciating the commitment and support from leaders and staff.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not precisely identified the key knowledge pupils need to learn, resulting in gaps in some pupils’ knowledge. Leaders must ensure the curriculum in all subjects clearly identifies this key knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘robust culture’ where staff are knowledgeable about child protection and act swiftly to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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