Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
103
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 103 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Shillingstone Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Wright, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12889th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 68 in Dorset.
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 15 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cricket, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Eco Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Shillingstone Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX |
| Headteacher | Andrew Wright |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 103 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 103 / 105 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12889th of 13,686
Nationally
1357th of 1,469
In South West
62nd of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 0TX
Journey to School
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