The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 75 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 509
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 29.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Paul Balkwill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Dunstan's School a selective school?
No. St Dunstan's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Dunstan's School's Ofsted rating?
St Dunstan's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Dunstan's School?
St Dunstan's School currently has 509 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Dunstan's School take?
St Dunstan's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Dunstan's School?
St Dunstan's School is in Glastonbury, BA6 9BY, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Dunstan's School have a sixth form?
No, St Dunstan's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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