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Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Ages 3–11255 pupils
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chesterfield, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 255 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Chesterfield can view Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chesterfield (S41 8EY), Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)40%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score101
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake53.3%
Free school meals53.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled77%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.3%
Attendance92.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.9
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence22.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Chesterfield
All schools in Chesterfield →St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyOutstanding · 0.3 miNewbold CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miHighfield Hall Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miOutwood Academy NewboldGood · 0.6 miCavendish Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 miBrockwell Junior SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
See the full area report for S41 8EY →