Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham

In its own words: "Our vision is for a happy, confident and successful school community which is positive and forward looking, respects and listens, and is supportive and challenging. We celebrate diversity, have pride in ourselves and strive for success within a research and innovative ethos. We enable everyone to:"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to be part of Dunkirk Primary School and are located at our Abbey campus on Lois Avenue, Lenton. We are lucky enough to welcome families from all over the world, which makes our nursery an exciting and diverse place to be."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, choir, cooking and gardening.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 3pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in Nottingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School are Edna G. Olds Academy (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); Victoria Primary School (1 mile, Good, 62% reading, 60% maths); South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); and St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths).

Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

56.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (33%), Mixed (17%) and Black (17%).

In 2026, 100 pupils (29.7%) received SEN support and 3 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Queens Medical Centre Tram Stop, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lace Street, 170 metres away.

In 2024/25, Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School issued 6 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Dunkirk Primary and Nursery School are Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (under 0.1 miles), Bluecoat Wollaton Academy (1.1 miles), The Nottingham Emmanuel School (1.3 miles) and The Becket School (1.4 miles).