Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
81
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 81 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Winters, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 13 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cricket, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East 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 | Back Lane, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN4 2EH |
| Headteacher | Donna Winters |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 81 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 81 / 105 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Back Lane, Lincoln
North Kesteven, LN4 2EH
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