St Dunstan's School
Glastonbury, BA6 9BY · Somerset · secondary school
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5th of 28 secondary schools in Somerset we can score, 35 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 — 7.7/10 against 780 of them, against 6.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.5 · 66 | 30% | 1.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Dunstan's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Student Council, Enrichment Week, and Work Experience.
Getting in
The published school roll is 529 pupils against a stated capacity of 670. 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 to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific opportunities exist within Enrichment Week for students interested in vocational pathways? How does the Student Council influence school decisions regarding student welfare?
What Ofsted said about St Dunstan's School
Overview
St Dunstan’s School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining its previous standing. The report describes a school with a “strong sense of community” where pupils feel safe and behave well, supported by a “broad and ambitious curriculum” and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “vibrant culture of reading” and a reward system that celebrates values such as “truth, resilience, ambition, community and kindness”.
- The curriculum is well-designed, helping pupils master subject-specific vocabulary and achieve well in their qualifications through shared specialist knowledge.
- The Autism Resource Centre provides a “personalised curriculum” tailored to individual needs, ensuring these pupils are “well prepared for their next steps”.
- Leaders promote regular attendance and provide effective careers guidance, including information on apprenticeships, while staff feel supported and proud of their workplace.
- Personal, social and health education helps pupils prepare for adult life through age-appropriate lessons on safety, mental health, and relationships.
Areas to improve
- Assessment information is not always used to address gaps in understanding before moving on, which “hinders pupils’ ability to learn more complex concepts”.
- The system for reviewing support and communicating with families regarding pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has not always been clear, leading to some parents lacking confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 45.7 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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