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Stalbridge Church of England Primary School

Dorset, DT10 2LPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#4,916
of 13,686 nationally

About Stalbridge Church of England Primary School

Stalbridge Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 26 first-preference applications for its 28 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The oversubscription ratio stands at 1.43, meaning for every place there were just over one and a half applicants, and the school received 40 total applications. While the Department for Education does not publish a parent view survey for this school, the high level of first-preference demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is led by headteacher Simon Elledge and has a Church of England character, though it is a state-funded primary open to all. With 190 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is not quite full, which may offer some flexibility for late applicants. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.7 per cent, slightly above the national average, indicating a genuinely inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDuck Lane, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2LP
HeadteacherSimon Elledge
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)23.7%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballGymnasticsCross CountryDanceTennisCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubChoirDramaArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Stalbridge Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.