Dunsville Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Broadway Dunsville Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 4HX |
| Phone | 01302882958 |
| Reference Number | 138907 |
Dunsville Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. Leaders have established a positive learning environment that fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school's ambitious curriculum is well-sequenced and supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), in achieving good outcomes across various subjects. While there are notable strengths in areas like reading and the supportive early years provision, there is still work to be done to enhance the modern foreign languages curriculum and its implementation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 278 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.12%
Girls: 43.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 37.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| 4 | 26 | 14 | 40 |
| 5 | 21 | 18 | 39 |
| 6 | 22 | 11 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Nov 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dunsville Primary School | |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 16 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have created a supportive and positive learning environment.
- High-quality relationships exist between adults and pupils.
- Pupils achieve well across a range of subjects.
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective phonics teaching.
- Curriculum developments are ambitious and well-planned.
- Staff provide consistent and high-quality support.
- Pupils contribute positively to school life and participate in various clubs.
Areas for Improvement
- Modern foreign languages curriculum is still in early stages and requires further development.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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