St Dunstan's School
URN: 137202 • Glastonbury BA6 9BY
Overview
- Name
- St Dunstan's School
- URN
- 137202
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Balkwill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01458832943
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9BY
Summary
St Dunstan's School, located in Glastonbury, Somerset, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 509 students, against a capacity of 670. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and challenging environment where every student is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is built on high expectations and strong relationships between staff and students, fostering a supportive community that prioritises individual success.
The curriculum at St Dunstan's is broad and ambitious, with a strong emphasis on reading and inclusivity. Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted the school's effective support systems that enable all students to access the curriculum successfully. The school has achieved commendable GCSE results, with a significant proportion of students attaining strong passes in English and Maths, surpassing national averages.
St Dunstan's School prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages active communication between parents and the school. The leadership team is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that the school remains a respected choice for families in the area.
The curriculum at St Dunstan's is broad and ambitious, with a strong emphasis on reading and inclusivity. Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted the school's effective support systems that enable all students to access the curriculum successfully. The school has achieved commendable GCSE results, with a significant proportion of students attaining strong passes in English and Maths, surpassing national averages.
St Dunstan's School prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages active communication between parents and the school. The leadership team is dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring that the school remains a respected choice for families in the area.
Useful links
- New SendCo Introduction 16092025 (sen)
- Attendance Introduction 10092025 (download)
- Carpark Letter 12092025 (download)
- Headteacher's welcome letter (download)
- Ofsted Report- Link (download)
- Open Day 2025 (download)
- Save the Dates Letter Sept 2025 (download)
- Year 11 Revision GCSE and November Mocks (download)
- Year 7 Information Evening 2025 (download)
- New Year 7 Letter (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 670
- Pupils
- 509
- Boys
- 259
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 509 | 259 | 250 | 670 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 459 | 235 | 224 | 670 | 29.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 408 | 224 | 184 | 670 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 408 | 224 | 184 | 670 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 357 | 186 | 171 | 670 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 330 | 174 | 156 | 670 | 17.60 |
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