Dunstone is a smaller-than-average-sized primary school in an urban setting near to the centre of Plymstock. The school has one class in each year group. Pupils in Years 1 and 2 are combined in two mixed year classes. The great majority of pupils (90%) come from White British backgrounds. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium (33%), which provides additional government funding, is significantly above the national average. A large number of service children (24%) attend the school. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs supported at school action, school action plus or with statements of special educational need (29%), is significantly above the national average. The school has met the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils’ attainment and progress. A new Chair and Vice Chair of the Governing Body have been appointed very recently. There is an above average number of pupils joining and leaving the school. This is largely as a result of the large number of service children on roll. A significant number of staff has recently been on maternity leave which has resulted in some disruption to the staffing structure. The school runs a breakfast and after-school club on the school site. A children’s centre and nursery are also located on the school site but were not part of this inspection. No alternative provision is used by the school.