Dunston Primary and Nursery School
URN: 112777 • Chesterfield S41 8EY
Overview
- Name
- Dunston Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 112777
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Michael Burgess (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Dunston Lane, Chesterfield S41 8EY
Summary
Dunston Primary and Nursery School, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 275 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and high-quality learning experience, where every child is encouraged to "be the best you can be." The ethos of perseverance, enjoyment, and success is central to the school's mission, fostering a supportive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Dunston is designed to be memorable and experiential, with a strong emphasis on language development and inclusivity. The school promotes British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to express their views and participate in decision-making through initiatives like the Pupil Parliament.
Dunston Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school actively engages with the local community and seeks volunteers to join its governing body, reinforcing its commitment to community involvement and collaboration.
The curriculum at Dunston is designed to be memorable and experiential, with a strong emphasis on language development and inclusivity. The school promotes British values such as democracy, individual liberty, and mutual respect, encouraging pupils to express their views and participate in decision-making through initiatives like the Pupil Parliament.
Dunston Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, offering support for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school actively engages with the local community and seeks volunteers to join its governing body, reinforcing its commitment to community involvement and collaboration.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westfield Infant School (73.3)
- Walton Holymoorside Primary School (66.4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary (64.8)
- Old Hall Junior School (64.7)
- Park House Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 275
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 139
- FSM %
- 20.60
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 275 | 136 | 139 | 270 | 20.60 |
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