Dunnington CofE Primary School
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Dunnington CofE Primary School is a Church of England school (voluntary aided) in Alcester for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 97 pupils and room for 105. About 12 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England. We give it 14 out of 100. That puts it well below schools like it, ahead of 6% of the 50 schools most like it. Ofsted's last grade was requires improvement, back in 2024.
Dunnington, Alcester, B49 5NT01789 772200dunnington-school.co.ukMs Monica Hogan McDonagh headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 8 May 2024, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Requires improvement overall.
Earlier inspections (1)
| Date | Type | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2 March 2023 | Ungraded | School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next |
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
11 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 11 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 63% | 60% | 63% | 93% | 43% | 62% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 14% | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 107.0 | 106.0 | 105.0 | 108.0 | 110.0 | 108.0 | 106.0 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 106.0 | 103.0 | 102.0 | 106.0 | 106.0 | 102.0 | 104.5 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 104.0 | 103.0 | 103.0 | 109.0 | 108.0 | 105.0 | 105.4 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 82% | 88% | 80% | 81% | 100% | 71% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 64% | 63% | 60% | 63% | 93% | 50% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 55% | 75% | 80% | 100% | 93% | 64% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -0.4 | +2.1 | +3.0 | -1.0 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -1.9 | -0.5 | -0.9 | -6.0 | – | – |
| Expected level: other pupilsExpected standard, non-disadvantaged | – | – | – | – | – | 43% | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
19 places were empty (18% of the total), so almost everyone who applies gets in. Pupil numbers have fallen by 19% since 2021/22, so places are getting easier to find.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Warwickshire council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who a school teaches matters. That is why our score compares it with schools that take in a similar mix of children, not with every school in the country.
Specialist SEND provision. Resourced provision (extra staff and funding within a mainstream school) with 3 pupils, for social, emotional and mental health.
To get a place in the unit or resourced provision, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school. Other schools in Warwickshire with social, emotional and mental health provision.
Infant classes (Reception to Year 2) average 23.0 pupils (England 25.5); junior classes (Years 3 to 6) average 27.5 (England 27.3).
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Moderate learning difficulty (7), Autistic spectrum disorder (5), emotional and mental health (4), Hearing impairment (1), Other difficulty or disability (1), SEN support but no specialist assessment of type of need (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 87 | 96 | 100 | 105 | 105 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 11% | 12% | 16% | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 12% | 14% | 14% | 14% | 11% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 6% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 94.6% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19 | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 5.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 7.7% | 15.9% | 19.8% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 7.6% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 3.5 | 7.3 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the council school accounts, year to March 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford Priors CofE Academy | Academy | 1.4 miles | 25 | No overall grade 2024 | 5 | Compare |
| Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School | Church of England | 2.0 miles | 312 | No overall grade 2025 | 68 | Compare |
| Harvington CofE First School | Church of England | 2.9 miles | 176 | Outstanding 2023 | 99 | Compare |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3.0 miles | 109 | No overall grade 2025 | 92 | Compare |
| Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School | Church of England | 3.0 miles | 21 | No overall grade 2025 | 13 | Compare |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary | Academy | 3.1 miles | 413 | Good 2024 | 31 | Compare |
| Church Lench CofE First School | Academy | 3.1 miles | 71 | Good 2023 | – | Compare |
| Temple Grafton CofE Primary School | Academy | 3.5 miles | 110 | No overall grade 2024 | 65 | Compare |
Compared with schools like it
Our score compares Dunnington CofE Primary School with the 49 schools in England whose pupils are most like its own. We match on family income, how many children are learning English, special needs, the neighbourhood, the size of the school and how it admits pupils. Those 49 schools are dotted all over the country, so we don't list them. What matters is where this school sits among them.
How the score was worked out
The score is out of 100. A 14 means that once everything below is added up, this school comes out ahead of 14% of primary schools in England. Results bounce around from year to year, especially in small schools, so we also show a likely range: 5 to 38. That range is wide enough that the school could sit in the next band, so take the band as a rough guide rather than a verdict. Every part is judged against schools with a similar mix of pupils. For small schools we pull each part towards the group average, so one unusual year can't swing the score too far.
| What we looked at | How much it counts | Against schools like it | Effect on the score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results over three years | 25% | in line | +0.01 | 2025, 2024 and 2023 results; 11 pupils |
| Ofsted inspection | 20% | well below | -0.57 | Ofsted grade, 2.3 years old |
| Progress pupils make | 20% | in line | -0.04 | DfE progress measure; 11 pupils |
| Direction of travel over five years | 10% | in line | +0.01 | results and attendance falling year on year |
| Attendance and behaviour | 10% | above | +0.04 | 2024/25; 78 pupils |
| Results, allowing for the mix of pupils | 10% | in line | 0.00 | Attainment relative to schools with a similar intake; 11 pupils |
| What parents say | 0% | no data | – |
Worked out on 13 September 2026 (method v1). Read how the score works, including every weight and the checks we run. Think a number is wrong? Tell us.
Questions parents ask
Is Dunnington CofE Primary School a good school?
The figures are weak. Dunnington CofE Primary School scores 14 out of 100. That is well below schools that take in a similar mix of pupils, and ahead of 6% of the 50 schools most like it in England. The score could fairly be anywhere from 5 to 38, so a few points either way between schools doesn't mean much.
What is Dunnington CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Dunnington CofE Primary School requires improvement at its last full inspection on 8 May 2024.
How good are Dunnington CofE Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 55% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 18% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Dunnington CofE Primary School have?
97 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 105 places, so it is 92% full.
Is Dunnington CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
Probably not. 19 places were empty in 2024/25 (18% of the total), so most families who apply get a place.
What is attendance like at Dunnington CofE Primary School?
Pupils were in school 94.6% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 8% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Dunnington CofE Primary School?
The average class had 19.2 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Dunnington CofE Primary School have specialist SEND provision?
Yes. It has resourced provision (extra staff and funding within a mainstream school) for social, emotional and mental health. To get a place there, a child normally needs an education, health and care plan (EHCP) that names the school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Dunnington, Alcester, B49 5NT
- Telephone
- 01789 772200
- Website
- www.dunnington-school.co.uk
- Headteacher
- Ms Monica Hogan McDonagh
- Type of school
- Church of England school (voluntary aided) (Voluntary aided school, local authority maintained schools)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Coventry
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Ward
- Salford Priors & Alcester Rural
- Constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- URN
- 125762 · LAESTAB 9375203 · UKPRN 10075509
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, consistent financial reporting 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.