St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
76%
Capacity
133
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 133 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Watson, 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 12936th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 63rd out of 68 in Dorset.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 17 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford include Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford 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 | Station Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL |
| Headteacher | Jill Watson |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 133 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 133 / 175 (76% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 May 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 May 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12936th of 13,686
Nationally
1365th of 1,469
In South West
63rd 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
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 8EL
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