Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8EY
Headteacher · Mrs Louise Parker
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Key facts
Pupils227Capacity 270
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 18 March 2025
TrustMinerva Learning Trust
Free school meals54.5%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Inspection on 18 March 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Derbyshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DerbyshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Newbold CofE Primary School0.3 mi
- Cavendish Junior School0.6 mi
- Highfield Hall Primary School0.7 mi
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy0.7 mi
- Christ Church CofE Primary School1.0 mi