SchoolScoresDunton CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
01767 312154 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Biggleswade comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Biggleswade | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Biggleswade. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Biggleswade figures pool parents at the Biggleswade schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Central Bedfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Central Bedfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 1st highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 11.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 8 state primary schools in Biggleswade. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.2 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Sutton CofE VA Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected
- Biggleswade Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Lawnside Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dunton CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Dunton CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
Would parents recommend Dunton CofE Junior School?
100% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Dunton CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109599.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.