Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
80%
Capacity
84
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 84 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Adler, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1165th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 68 in Dorset.
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 11 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (25 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Visual Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Summer Lane, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP |
| Headteacher | Ruth Adler |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 84 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.1% |
| School Capacity | 84 / 105 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1165th of 13,686
Nationally
94th of 1,469
In South West
3rd of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
29%
'23/24
82%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
25 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
16
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Summer Lane, Dorchester
Dorset, DT2 0JP
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