Dunnington CofE Primary School, Alcester

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Dunnington C of E Primary School. Our school was built in 1876, granted by the 5 th Marquis of Hertford to the parish of Salford Priors, and has grown considerably over the years."

The school runs after-school care, from £6 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Dunnington CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (88% in reading, 63% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Dunnington CofE Primary School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dunnington CofE Primary School are Salford Priors CofE Academy (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 45% reading, 36% maths); Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); Harvington CofE First School (2.9 miles, Outstanding); and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (3 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 82% maths).

Dunnington CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Dunnington CofE Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 8 places, 3 pupils on roll.

Dunnington CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Dunnington CofE Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crossroads (adjacent), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).

In 2024/25, Dunnington CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 3.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.