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Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Dorset, DT2 0JPPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1165 of 13,686 nationally

About Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Parents considering Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those who know it best. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a striking 96% of parents would recommend the school to other families. The feedback is consistently positive: 84% of respondents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 88% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour and expectations also score highly, with 76% strongly agreeing that pupils are well behaved and 52% strongly agreeing that the school has high expectations for their child. The school is also oversubscribed, with 16 applications for 11 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. All 11 first-preference applicants received offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, local families who put it first have a strong chance of securing a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSummer Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP
HeadteacherRuth Adler
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils84
Free School Meals (FSM)13.1%
School Capacity84 / 105 (80% full)

The full report on this school

What 25 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersTennisCricketGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm ClubBook ClubChessScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageVision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided 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.