How many pupils does Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy have?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy has 255 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?

The headteacher of Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is Louise Parker.

What type of school is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy in?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is in the Derbyshire local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Primary Open

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY

Ofsted: Requires improvement (last overall grade). Last inspected 18 March 2025.

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255

Pupils

54.7%

Free school meals

1 February 2018

Opened

About this school

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is an Academy sponsor led serving primary age pupils, located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The school has 255 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (last overall grade). Last inspected 18 March 2025. The Headteacher is Louise Parker. The school is administered by Derbyshire local authority. It belongs to MINERVA LEARNING TRUST. It opened in 1 February 2018.

School details

Headteacher: Louise Parker
Trust: MINERVA LEARNING TRUST
Local authority: Derbyshire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 145250

Contact

01246450601 office@dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Derbyshire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

31%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →