St Dunstan's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wells Road Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9BY |
| Phone | 01458832943 |
| Reference Number | 137202 |
St Dunstan’s School is performing well, demonstrating good overall effectiveness across all evaluated areas. The school has fostered a strong sense of community, making pupils feel safe and supported in their learning. They benefit from a broad and ambitious curriculum that engages students and encourages them to achieve well academically. Additionally, the school is dedicated to promoting reading and personal development, helping pupils prepare for their future. Nevertheless, there are areas that need attention, particularly in how assessment feedback is utilized to address learning gaps for students, specifically those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 509 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.88%
Girls: 49.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 57 | 70 | 127 |
| 8 | 55 | 49 | 104 |
| 9 | 40 | 45 | 85 |
| 10 | 57 | 48 | 105 |
| 11 | 50 | 38 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.7% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Dunstan's Community School | |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community within the school
- Good behavior from pupils in and around the school
- Effective support for weak readers to help them catch up
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes understanding
- Well-developed careers guidance programme
- Effective tracking of attendance and support for families
- Strong extracurricular offerings that engage students
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment feedback is not always used to correct misunderstandings
- Communication with families regarding SEND support has been unclear
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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