Manor Park Church of England First School
94%
Capacity
422
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Manor Park Church of England First School
Manor Park Church of England First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 422 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manor Park Church of England First School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Tamara Sterck, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Manor Park Church of England First School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 57 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manor Park Church of England First School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Manor Park Church of England First School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2BH |
| Headteacher | Tamara Sterck |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 422 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 422 / 450 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
92
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester
Dorset, DT1 2BH
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