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Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
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Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
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- Nottingham NG7 2LE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff support individual pupils with little English language and encourage them to participate in all activities.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing and mathematics has been consistently in line with the national average.
Foundational Skills: Reading prioritized; pupils read widely with expression
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious, well-ordered, focuses on global issues
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all teachers are making consistently effective use of the resources available to them.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more opportunities to use new vocabulary
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in reading, writing and mathematics has been consistently in line with the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: All the pupils we saw were behaving well and were fully focused on their work.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong start in early years, reading well supported
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils new to English catch up quickly
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive learning attitudes; behave well, high expectations met
Support for Falling Behind: Staff training over the last two years has had a substantial focus on improving mathematics teaching.
Support for SEND Pupils: They all used phonics strategies effectively to read difficult and unfamiliar words.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding systems are thorough and fit for purpose.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know to speak to a trusted adult
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective, positive attitude toward safeguarding
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Leaders鈥� systems and processes for dealing with bullying are appropriate.
Parent Feedback: Most parents who responded to Parent View feel that the school keeps their children safe.
Parental Involvement: Some parents expressed concerns about bullying, including through Parent View.
Impact on Student Progress: Leaders have detailed records of all pupils鈥� medical needs and disabilities. They have detailed and appropriate plans to keep pupils safe.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers dealt with bullying effectively according to pupils.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Pupils鈥� work in mathematics and writing confirmed that they were being challenged and improving over time.
Teacher Engagement: Staff response to Ofsted鈥檚 online questionnaire shows that leaders have some work to do on improving communication with a minority of staff.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs for cricket, football, and music enrich experiences
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About Us
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 380 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 69% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We take great pride in our school and want every student to be a content learner.
Be an inclusive school that offers a warm environment for students and adults, where each student is appreciated and where everyone may interact with others and form lasting relationships.
Ensure that all students are able to grow to the highest levels of achievement while adhering to the school's overall commitment to the principles and practise of equal opportunity.
Dunkirk Primary School evaluates its plans for fostering equality of opportunity each year.
We will identify specific areas that can be further addressed each year.
The achievement of boys will be the primary focus this year.
The promotion of better connections amongst members of the parent/adult group who adhere to various religions or ideologies will be another area of emphasis.
The primary focus this year will be on students who have achieved in EAL (English as an extra Language).
The promotion of essential British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs is another area of emphasis for Dunkirk School.
All students, faculty, and community members of our school shall be urged to respect one another, particularly with regard to the protected characteristics outlined in the 2010 Equality Act.
Follow this link: Equality Objectives 2016-2018 to view the complete document.
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Be an inclusive school that offers a warm environment for students and adults, where each student is appreciated and where everyone may interact with others and form lasting relationships.
Ensure that all students are able to grow to the highest levels of achievement while adhering to the school's overall commitment to the principles and practise of equal opportunity.
Dunkirk Primary School evaluates its plans for fostering equality of opportunity each year.
We will identify specific areas that can be further addressed each year.
The achievement of boys will be the primary focus this year.
The promotion of better connections amongst members of the parent/adult group who adhere to various religions or ideologies will be another area of emphasis.
The primary focus this year will be on students who have achieved in EAL (English as an extra Language).
The promotion of essential British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs is another area of emphasis for Dunkirk School.
All students, faculty, and community members of our school shall be urged to respect one another, particularly with regard to the protected characteristics outlined in the 2010 Equality Act.
Follow this link: Equality Objectives 2016-2018 to view the complete document.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 54.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 2 | 59.53% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.13% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% 14 | 55.23% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 7.15% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 56.04% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.36% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
