Dunalley Primary School

About Dunalley Primary School

Dunalley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 420 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Dunalley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Godfrey, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5847th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 22 in Cheltenham.

Dunalley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 60 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Dunalley Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, Dunalley Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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