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- Sixth form
Results close to the Dunston average.
136 first choices for 175 places last year
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
Dunston 45.1England 46.2
- Days missed
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- Pupils
- 868
- Pupils per teacher
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Secondary schools in Dunston
All 1 secondary school in Dunston. Narrow them down, then shortlist up to four to compare.
Results
- Secondary schools1
- Attainment 8 at 1645.1England 46.2
- Free school meals50.7%of pupils get them
- Pupils per teacher16.4England 17.9
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Four things worth knowing in Dunston
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About these schools
Secondary schools in Dunston, explained
There is 1 secondary schools in Dunston, teaching 868 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.
Pupils in Dunston scored an average Attainment 8 of 45.1 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
50.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £11,286 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 30.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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How many secondary schools are in Dunston?
There are 1 secondary schools in Dunston, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How are secondary schools in Dunston ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Dunston secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Dunston is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Dunston?
When choosing a secondary school in Dunston, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.