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Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.6 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
255
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a low LocaleIQ score, this primary and nursery academy is below the national average, reflected in its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Only 31% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is concerning, although it ranks in the top 97% nationally for expected attainment. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 39% recommending the school based on limited feedback.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 31% | Bottom 3% 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 |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★2.8
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
69%
My child is happy
62%
My child makes good progress
62%
Progress is communicated
62%
School keeps me informed
54%
School has high expectations
54%
Behaviour is good
46%
School supports development
46%
I'd recommend this school
39%
School responds to concerns
15%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other3.9%
Other3.1%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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53.25728, -1.44826 · S41 8EY
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN145250
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy a good school?
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy scores 3.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy receives a satisfaction score of 56% across all parent survey questions.
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