Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
Marlborough Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 61st of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2015, report published 22 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Parents and carers describe this school as 'beautifully diverse'. Pupils are proud of the many different nationalities and faiths that are represented in the school. Pupils are nurtured to be respectful of different cultures and beliefs. A large number of pupils join the school at different times across the school year. Pupils act as 'welcome buddies' for these new pupils. Anyone new settles quickly. A pupil, echoing the views of many, commented, 'We make them feel comfortable and happy.' Pupils are proud of the school. Pupils behave well. The school ensures that high behaviour expectations are consistently met. Pupils play well together at social times. They are kind to each other. They have positive attitudes to their learning. The school has high ambition for all pupils to learn and do well. The school's 'P.R.I.D.E' values are the basis for pupils' personal and character development. Pupils are proud of what these values mean. A parent, typical of many, commented, 'Pupils are held to a high standard of character values by the Dunkirk PRIDE award. They seek every day to attain those values.' Pupils are cared for well. They know to speak to a trusted adult if they have worries. Pupils are listened to and learn how to keep themselves safe in different situations.
What the school should improve
- The school does not ensure that pupils use new vocabulary well enough. As a result, pupils do not always apply and use new vocabulary in different contexts. This means pupils do not learn to communicate as effectively as they might, both orally and in written form. The school should ensure that pupils have appropriate opportunities to use new vocabulary and become more confident in their speaking and writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
337 pupils on roll, with places for 410
Schools near Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna G. Olds Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Victoria Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Middleton Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Rachael Bower Steve Parry
- Phone
- 01159153273
- Address
- Marlborough Street, Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 2LE
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 122416
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.