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St Dunstan's School
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.9 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
509
Capacity
670
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.7, placing it in the top 51% nationally. Approximately 64% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 51% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.15291, -2.71730 · BA6 9BY
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137202
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stdunstansschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Dunstan's School rated by Ofsted?
St Dunstan's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is St Dunstan's School a good school?
St Dunstan's School scores 45.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Dunstan's School in GCSEs?
St Dunstan's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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