Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG7 2LE · Nottingham · primary school
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16th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 2,024 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 337 pupils against a stated capacity of 410. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, offering an 'ambitious and well-ordered curriculum' that fosters high behaviour expectations and positive attitudes towards learning. The school is described as 'beautifully diverse', with pupils who are nurtured to be respectful of different cultures and beliefs while feeling proud of their community.
Strengths
- The curriculum enables pupils to gain a 'breadth of learning within and across subjects', linking study areas to important global issues.
- Reading is prioritised for all pupils, with effective support ensuring that those new to English and those with special educational needs catch up with their peers.
- Children make a 'strong start in the early years', developing independence and refining skills through appropriate activities and positive relationships.
- Staff well-being is a priority, with leaders being 'mindful of staff workload' and providing effective training opportunities.
- The school provides meaningful wider opportunities, including musical tuition and sports, which nurture pupils' 'confidence and resilience'.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils have 'appropriate opportunities to use new vocabulary' so they can apply it in different contexts and communicate more effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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