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Schools · Dunston
Schools in central Dunston
6 schools in central Dunston, plus 4 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
In the area
6
Nearby (5 km)
4
Pupils in area
3,336
Phases
2
PrimarySecondaryOtherCentre of Dunston
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Junior School | Community school | Inclusion: Expected standardAchievement: Needs attentionSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Jan 2026 · Read report | 86 | S41 8TD |
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy sponsor led | personal development: Goodquality of education: Requires improvementbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Good Inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 227 | S41 8EY |
| Highfield Hall Primary School | Community school | Some aspects not as strong Ungraded inspection, Feb 2025 · Read report | 375 | S41 8AZ |
| Newbold CofE Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 218 | S41 8PF |
Secondary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Newbold | Academy sponsor led | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 1030 | S41 8BA |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Graded inspection, Jun 2024 · Read report | 1400 | S41 8AG |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Jun 2022 · Read report | 68 | 1.2 km |
| Bluebank School Other | Other independent special school | Not yet inspected | n/a | 1.5 km |
| Holly House Special School Other | Community special school | personal development: Goodquality of education: Requires improvementbehaviour and attitudes: Goodleadership and management: Requires improvement Inspection, Mar 2025 · Read report | 43 | 1.9 km |
| Mary Swanwick Primary School Primary | Academy converter | Good Graded inspection, Nov 2022 · Read report | 239 | 1.9 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).