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Dunbury Church of England Academy
Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11 0AW, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.3 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
113
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
54%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 88% of schools for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction appears solid, making it a viable choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
Black Caribbean3.5%
White Other1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Location
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50.80131, -2.23395 · DT11 0AW
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN140561
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dunbury.dsat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dunbury Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dunbury Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is Dunbury Church of England Academy a good school?
Dunbury Church of England Academy scores 19.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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