St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
54%
Capacity
107
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
St Andrew's 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 107 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Hedges, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11832nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 68 in Dorset.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 16 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St Andrew's 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 | Stonyacres, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6LS |
| Headteacher | Anna Hedges |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 107 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.6% |
| School Capacity | 107 / 200 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)
11832nd of 13,686
Nationally
1187th of 1,469
In South West
51st of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
44%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
44%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Stonyacres, Sherborne
Dorset, DT9 6LS
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