Duston Eldean Primary School

About Duston Eldean Primary School

At Duston Eldean, we encourage a reflective, creative, caring and respectful environment where the whole school community is happy, enthused and motivated. In developing a love for learning we sow the seeds of success. Our vision is to be a true learning organisation: a school that enables and provides for the learning of all its members in order to continually improve.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Matt Bolger

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 104 responses • 24.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.1% positive 1.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

97.1% positive 1.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

99% positive 1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

99% positive

My child does well at this school

99.1% positive 1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 104 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

19.0

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

79.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

87.0%

Reading

Avg score: 106.0

97.0%

Maths

Avg score: 109.0

84.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

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

Reviews 3

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Kai M.

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Encouraging and engaging teachers!"

Our daughter loves going to school at Duston Eldean! The teachers are always finding new and exciting ways to engage the children in the lessons, and they genuinely care about each child's progress and well-being. The school's focus on 'Skills for Life' is great too – we can already see the positive impact it's having on our child's confidence.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily T.

Parent Sep 12, 2022

5.0

"Lovely school with a nurturing environment!"

We've been so impressed with the teachers, the facilities, and the values they teach at Duston Eldean Primary. Our son is thriving in the supportive and inclusive environment they've created. The staff are approachable and always willing to help.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah B.

Parent Jul 1, 2020

4.0

"Decent school with a good reputation"

We had a generally positive experience while our child was at Duston Eldean. The teachers were often enthusiastic, but sometimes we felt the school could be more proactive in communicating with parents. The facilities are nice, but not exceptional compared to other schools we've seen. Still, we're grateful for the education our child received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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