Dunbury Church of England Academy, Winterborne Whitechurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2017 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
12.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 73%. Maths has declined from 67% to 55%. Writing has declined from 92% to 82%.
Class Sizes
18.8
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
17.5
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
131 pupils
210 capacity
79 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Winterborne Whitechurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Winterborne Whitechurch
Admissions Demand - Dorset
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,808
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.60608%
Overall absence
7.20721%
Persistent absence
111
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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