Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Back Lane, Dunston, Lincoln, LN4 2EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 57th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2012, report published 18 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Leaders, governors and staff are proud of their small and community-focused school. They have ensured that lessons focus on encouraging pupils to be aspirational, to consider their own well-being and to understand society. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Pupils behave well. They focus on their learning and are attentive in their lessons. Pupils feel safe. They are not worried about bullying. Should pupils have concerns, they know to share them with staff. Pupils talk positively about their relationships with staff. Every adult knows every child well. One pupil, typical of many, said that they like coming to the school because they 'trust the adults' who work there. Parents and carers talked at the school gates about the positive and nurturing environment in the school. Pupils take part in a range of clubs and trips. They comment enthusiastically about gardening club, book club and cooking club. Pupils grow and then cook food, using the school's allotment. They take part in sporting activities, such as football. Pupils enjoy educational visits to Lincoln Castle and the Galleries of Justice in Nottingham. They take part in annual charity events, such as 'Rudy's Run'.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not consistently check all pupils' understanding thoroughly. As a result, they miss some pupils' misconceptions and do not always match activities to what pupils actually know. Leaders should ensure that teachers know how best to identify what pupils do and do not know, and know how to use this information to inform what they teach next and how they teach it.
- On occasion, teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge to enable them to deliver the curriculum effectively. When this is the case, teachers do not set activities that link in a meaningful way with what pupils have done or learned previously. This can prevent pupils from connecting what they are learning with what they have learned before, so limiting their chances to build their understanding over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocton Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| The Metheringham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Branston Junior Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Donna Winters
- Phone
- 01526320027
- Address
- Back Lane, Dunston, Lincoln, LN4 2EH
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120520
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.