Stupid pupil (5)

I believe the answer is:

dunce

(Other definitions for dunce that I've seen before include "Term of ridicule for John Dun Scotus followers" , "Booby" , "Old word for one slow at learning" , "Duffer" , "Stupid person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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