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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 137202

St Dunstan's School

Academy converter · Glastonbury · BA6 9BY

Ages 11–16 · 529 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

41.6

Overall absence

10.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-02-06

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.08
−20+2
Attainment 841.6
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry49%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.8%
Unauthorised4.2%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.5%
Enrolments in measure
490

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

529 pupils · 670 places

Pupils on roll
529
Boys / girls
266 / 263
School capacity
670
Capacity fill
529 / 670 (79%)
Free school meals
31.1%
FSM pupils
164
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Paul Balkwill

Location

Address
Wells Road
Postcode
BA6 9BY
Town
Glastonbury
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
11 on roll / 22 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Glastonbury, Somerset, 529 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.1%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Glastonbury
9
Secondary schools in Glastonbury
1
Academies among open schools in Glastonbury
33% (3)
Open schools in BA6
10
Secondary in BA6
1
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GlastonburyNear BA6

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Balkwill
Telephone
01458832943
Website
http://www.stdunstansschool.com

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