Located in Nottingham, Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School currently has around 373 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 15.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 14.5% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Marlborough Street, Nottingham, NG7 2LE |
| Website: | www.dunkirkprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01159153273 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Co Headteacher Rachael Bower Steve Parry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122416 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/04/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 410 |
| Number of Pupils: | 373 |
| Number of Boys: | 194 |
| Number of Girls: | 179 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20% | 8.2% |
| African | 15.80% | 59 |
| Pakistani | 14.50% | 54 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 13.70% | 51 |
| Indian | 12.90% | 48 |
| White British | 11.80% | 44 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.90% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 4.60% | 17 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 2.90% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrivale Nursery School Clifton Boulevard , Dunkirk NG7 2JH | - not rated | 407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nottingham Nursery School and Training Centre Denman Street West , Radford NG7 3AB | - not rated | 2,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Nursery School St Peter's Street , Radford NG7 3EN | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School Marlborough Street , Dunkirk NG7 2LE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenton Primary and Nursery School Lenton Boulevard , NG7 2ES | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G Olds Primary and Nursery School Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edna G. Olds Academy Church Street , Lenton NG7 1SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Primary and Nursery School With Focus Provision for Children With ASD Ainsworth Drive , The Meadows NG2 1FX | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology 93 Abbey Street , Dunkirk NG7 2PL | 3out of 4 | 146 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sandfield Comprehensive School Sandfield Road , Lenton NG7 1QH | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Glen-Bott School Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Wollaton Academy Sutton Passeys Crescent , Wollaton Park NG8 1EA | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilford Meadows Comprehensive School Coronation Avenue , Wilford NG11 7AD | - not rated | 2,274 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospital School E Floor East Block , Queen's Medical Centre NG7 2UH | - not rated | 611 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Nottingham University Park , NG7 2RD | - not rated | 613 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholme School 392 Derby Road , NG7 2DX | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| CP Riverside School Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Channeling Positivity Riverside Way , NG2 1DP | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.