Dunnington CofE Primary School
Alcester, B49 5NT · Warwickshire · primary school
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119th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 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 the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dunnington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Art, and Construction clubs, or play archery, dodgeball, basketball, and multi-sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 plan to improve attainment in the subjects where results lag behind the national median? What specific steps are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the current roll of 97 affect class sizes and individual attention?
What Ofsted said about Dunnington CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes Dunnington C of E Primary School as a “friendly and inclusive place” where pupils are “happy and safe” and enjoy a wide range of experiences, including forest school and music. However, the overall effectiveness is judged as “Requires improvement” due to a curriculum that is “not as carefully thought out and structured as it should be,” leading to variability in education quality and lower achievement. Instability in staffing has impacted delivery, though leaders are taking “decisive action” to revise the curriculum and strengthen governance.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated “Good,” with a “well-thought-out curriculum” and staff who effectively design activities suited to children’s needs.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “effectively.”
- Staff choose “interesting and high-quality texts” for reading, helping pupils develop fluency and enjoyment.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is “planned carefully,” and pupils make a “tangible contribution to school life” through roles such as school councillors.
- Governors provide “effective challenge and support” with a “clear strategic vision” for improvement.
Areas to improve
- Ensure revised curriculum plans are “implemented effectively and evaluated” so pupils achieve well and close knowledge gaps.
- Ensure teachers set “clear” specific learning targets and make appropriate adaptations so pupils with SEND achieve well.
- Ensure staff apply the behaviour policy with “agreed consistency” and maintain “high expectations” to prevent disruption to learning.
- Improve communication between school and home so parents are “fully informed” about their child’s learning and school changes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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