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St Dunstan's School
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- Glastonbury BA6 9BY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils follow a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, both around the school and in the classroom.
Qualifications and Training: Trust provides subject networks to share teachers' specialist knowledge and training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly update their teaching approaches through trust networks.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are supported effectively but sometimes need to address gaps in pupils’ understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved in planning future education and training opportunities through ARC.
Communication: Some parents have expressed concerns about communication regarding SEND support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have mixed feelings about the support provided for pupils with SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders track attendance closely and work with families.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trust supports the school with additional leadership resources during changes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors help maintain inclusiveness.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong sense of community which makes pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils develop their talents through activities like writing competitions and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take on leadership roles and appreciate reward systems.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers guidance programme for all year groups.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils learn about options for future careers including apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The system for reviewing support and communication with families has not always been clear.
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St Dunstan's School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 459 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We make sure students are equipped with the knowledge, values, and credentials needed to continue their study and contribute positively to society.
The school was rated as "Good" by Ofsted in July 2018.
Their goals for the school, each student, and the community are "very ambitious."
Click here for more information about the Ofsted report.
In North East Somerset, a number of schools collaborate as a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), and they have prospered because of it.
St. Dunstan's School gains from resource and knowledge exchange with other MAT schools.
As part of an ongoing initiative to ensure that the school is an exciting environment with modern facilities to promote high quality learning, the school has undergone considerable renovations in recent years.
Our school offers a friendly, enthusiastic environment where children can be themselves.
We hold all of our pupils to extremely high standards.
Every student should feel proud to be a part of our school community, as it is what we aim for.
Students at our school continue to do well on exams and advance above what is expected by the government.
I firmly think that education should not only be hard, demanding, motivating, and difficult, but also enjoyable with instruction that promotes a positive attitude, enjoyment, and close bonds.
As the headteacher of St. Dunstan's School, I am really proud of our achievements and am eager to share them with you.
When you visit St. Dunstan's School, I'm confident you'll see why I and our staff and students are so proud of it.
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The school was rated as "Good" by Ofsted in July 2018.
Their goals for the school, each student, and the community are "very ambitious."
Click here for more information about the Ofsted report.
In North East Somerset, a number of schools collaborate as a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), and they have prospered because of it.
St. Dunstan's School gains from resource and knowledge exchange with other MAT schools.
As part of an ongoing initiative to ensure that the school is an exciting environment with modern facilities to promote high quality learning, the school has undergone considerable renovations in recent years.
Our school offers a friendly, enthusiastic environment where children can be themselves.
We hold all of our pupils to extremely high standards.
Every student should feel proud to be a part of our school community, as it is what we aim for.
Students at our school continue to do well on exams and advance above what is expected by the government.
I firmly think that education should not only be hard, demanding, motivating, and difficult, but also enjoyable with instruction that promotes a positive attitude, enjoyment, and close bonds.
As the headteacher of St. Dunstan's School, I am really proud of our achievements and am eager to share them with you.
When you visit St. Dunstan's School, I'm confident you'll see why I and our staff and students are so proud of it.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 10.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 17.73% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 28.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 12.54% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 4.2% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 6.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 83.66% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 66 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 56.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.03% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 22.7% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 32.39% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 13.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 6.35% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 8.98% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 2.35 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 89.19% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 61 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.69% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 51.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.56% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 5 | 19.25% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 1 | 30.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 15.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 6.02% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 6 | 9.65% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 2.33 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.96% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 67 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.77% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 50.27% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 12.58% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 12.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.62% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.88% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.31% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 18 | 20.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 7 | 32.6% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 14.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 5.73% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 8.93% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 84.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 72 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 75.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 47.78% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.78% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 21.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 34.72% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 15.65% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.26% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9.74% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.5% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 70.85% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 53.35% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Dunstan's School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
