Blackawton, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7BE
10 simple reasons to choose Blackawton Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Totnes.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Blackawton Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Totnes and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 28.5 pupils per class and 22.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School participates in the Forest Schools programme for all age groups.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2010.
Find another school near Blackawton Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Park School, Totnes (7.5 miles); South Devon Steiner School, Juniors (8 miles); St Christopher's School, Totnes (8.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Harbertonford Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles); Stokenham Area Primary School (5 miles); Salcombe Church of England Primary School (8.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Totnes Progressive School (9.2 miles); EF Academy (18.8 miles); Stover School (20.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy (10.3 miles); South Dartmoor Community College (17.1 miles); The Spires College (19 miles).