Schools in Dawlish
7 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Westcliff Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Manor School Academy special sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Chances Educational Support Services Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Oakwood Specialist College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.