The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pear Tree Lane, Dunnington, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Dunnington Church of England Primary School?
Dunnington Church of England Primary School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunnington Church of England Primary School take?
Dunnington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunnington Church of England Primary School?
Dunnington Church of England Primary School is in York, YO19 5QG, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunnington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dunnington Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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