Is Dunbury Church of England Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 48th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dunbury Church of England Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 45% of pupils at Dunbury Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dunbury Church of England Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Dunbury Church of England Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dunbury Church of England Academy

Dolway Lane, Winterborne Whitechurch, DT11 0AW

Local ranking48th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 45.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 55.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 55.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 113
Boys: 64 (49%)
Girls: 67 (51%)
Capacity: 210 (62% full)
SEND: 17.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 0.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 14.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 6.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,115/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.8%
Black Caribbean: 3.5%
White Other: 1.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.9%

93.8%

White British

3.5%

Black Caribbean

1.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01258880501

office@dunbury.dsat.org.uk

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Dolway Lane

Winterborne Whitechurch, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140561
UKPRN: 10044578
Establishment No.: 2007
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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