Dunnington CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
87
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Dunnington CofE Primary School
Dunnington CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stratford-on-Avon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 87 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Dunnington CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Monica Gamble, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6561st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 52 in Stratford-on-Avon.
Dunnington CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dunnington CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stratford-on-Avon, Dunnington CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dunnington, Alcester, Stratford-on-Avon, B49 5NT |
| Headteacher | Monica Gamble |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 87 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 87 / 105 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6561st of 13,686
Nationally
640th of 1,378
In West Midlands
27th of 52
In Stratford-on-Avon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dunnington, Alcester
Stratford-on-Avon, B49 5NT
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