St Dunstan's School
Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Dunstan's School is a secondary school in Glastonbury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 7th of 27 secondary schools in Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 14 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
St Dunstan's School knows its pupils well as individuals. There is a strong sense of community within the school, which makes pupils feel safe. The school has set out clear expectations of what pupils need to do to stay 'On Track' with their learning and behaviour. Pupils behave well, both around the school and in the classroom. The school reward system celebrates the values of truth, resilience, ambition, community and kindness. Pupils enthusiastically collect 'On Track' points which become 'Dunnie Dollars'. Pupils appreciate the involvement that they have had in choosing the rewards available. Pupils take on leadership roles in their houses and in the student council. They feel empowered to help others. Roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors help to maintain the inclusive nature of the school. The school has developed a vibrant culture of reading. Pupils and adults read together regularly, sharing the love of story. The school has selected a wide range of books that all pupils will read during their journey to Year 11. These have been deliberately chosen to interest and inspire. The school identifies and supports the weakest readers to build their confidence and accuracy. As a result, they quickly catch up with their peers.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, while assessment identifies the gaps in pupils' understanding, these are not addressed sufficiently before moving on to new topics. When these gaps remain, it hinders pupils' ability to learn more complex concepts. The trust should ensure that assessment information is used to securely address gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding.
- Pupils with SEND are supported effectively in school. However, previously, the system for reviewing support and communicating with families has not always been clear. This has led to some parents lacking confidence in the support provided for their child. The trust has recently begun to address these concerns. The trust should further embed the changes that they are making to the systems and procedures for supporting pupils with SEND.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
88 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
529 pupils on roll, with places for 670
Schools near St Dunstan's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispin School Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.7 |
| Millfield School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 28.6 |
| The Blue School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| Wells Cathedral School | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 29.9 |
| Whitstone | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Balkwill
- Phone
- 01458832943
- Address
- Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9BY
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 137202
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.