Dunalley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | West Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4LB |
| Phone | 01242512391 |
| Reference Number | 115582 |
Dunalley Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good quality of education across all areas, including leadership, personal development, and early years. Pupils feel safe and valued, with a strong focus on their individual needs, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school community benefits from a well-designed curriculum that motivates students and supports their learning effectively. However, improvements are needed in phonics support for some pupils and in the implementation of newer curriculum areas, to ensure that all students keep pace with their peers.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 420 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.86%
Girls: 52.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 2 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 3 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 4 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 5 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.1% |
| White, Other | 8.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 11 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is well designed and sequenced logically.
- Teachers support pupils well in their learning activities.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling their independence.
- Pupils behave well and feel happy and safe at school.
Areas for Improvement
- Targeted support for some pupils not swift enough in phonics.
- Leaders do not always analyze information effectively.
- Curriculum implementation in some subjects is still developing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 51 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Jersey Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2JP |
0.46 miles |
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG |
0.63 miles |
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Berkhampstead School
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0.67 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SN |
0.68 miles |
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Gardners Lane Primary School
Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW |
0.73 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5HD |
0.84 miles |
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Gloucester Road Primary School
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8PB |
0.87 miles |
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Lift Crescent View
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0.9 miles |
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Battledown School
Harp Hill, Battledown, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6PZ |
0.98 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Malvern Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NR |
1 miles |
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Battledown Approach, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6QZ |
1.05 miles |
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Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5JB |
1.07 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5JB |
1.07 miles |
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Dean Close Airthrie
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1.11 miles |
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Swindon Village Primary School
Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9QP |
1.37 miles |
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Rowanfield Infant School
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HY |
1.37 miles |
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Rowanfield Junior School
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HY |
1.39 miles |
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Ashley Manor Preparatory School
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1.44 miles |
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Naunton Park Primary School
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1.63 miles |
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Hesters Way Primary School
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Pittville School
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0.36 miles |
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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP |
0.86 miles |
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Cheltenham College
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1.14 miles |
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Dean Close Preparatory School
Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QS |
1.6 miles |
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St Edward's School
Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY |
1.63 miles |
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All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0WH |
1.7 miles |
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Bettridge School
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3AT |
1.83 miles |
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Dean Close School
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1.83 miles |
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Belmont School
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1.84 miles |
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Pate's Grammar School
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1.93 miles |
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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
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1.96 miles |
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Balcarras School
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2.19 miles |
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Cleeve School
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2.39 miles |
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Chosen Hill School
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4.3 miles |
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Churchdown School
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4.91 miles |