The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Co Headteacher Rachael Bower Steve Parry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Marlborough Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2LE
Town setting
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CP Riverside School
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Riverside Primary School and Early Years Unit
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Victoria Primary School
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South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School
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Primary · 1.7km away
Bluecoat Wollaton Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School take?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School?
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is in Nottingham, NG7 2LE, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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