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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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