Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

About Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

We are proud of our school. Our fabulous pupils are its beating HEART, the central focus of all we do here at Dunston. It is our mission to work together to provide every child with an inclusive, high quality, enjoyable learning experience, where success is celebrated and everyone feels valued.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Louise Parker

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 13 responses • 5.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

61.6% positive 38.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

69.3% positive 23.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

46.2% positive 53.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

53.9% positive 38.5% negative

My child does well at this school

61.6% positive 30.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 13 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

B

Ben T Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2023

5.0

"Lovely First Impressions"

We've only just started at Dunston, but we're so pleased with the warm welcome we've received. The nursery staff are kind and engaging and our child is loving the play-based learning. We're excited to see how they develop over the next few years.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Dunston is a Gem!"

I was a bit worried about moving our child to a new school, but Dunston has been a game-changer. The teachers are so supportive and the facilities are top-notch. We love the 'Be the Best You Can Be' ethos and our child is growing in confidence every day.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2020

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We left Dunston a few years ago, but the memories are still fond. While the school has a great reputation and a lovely atmosphere, we did find the communication between teachers and parents to be a bit patchy at times. Overall, a good school, but could do with a bit more organisation.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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