St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford

URN: 113796 • Blandford Forum DT11 8EL

Overview

Name
St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford
URN
113796
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jill Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Station Road, Blandford Forum DT11 8EL

Summary

St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Child Okeford, Dorset, serves a mixed-gender population of 130 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all children can achieve their potential. Its ethos is built on core values of respect, curiosity, community, and friendship, encouraging pupils to explore and learn together while caring for their environment and building strong community partnerships.

The curriculum at St Nicholas CE Primary School is designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its pupils. The school emphasizes a love of learning and personal development, with a focus on key areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Recent assessments indicate that 43% of pupils achieved the expected standard in combined Key Stage 2 assessments, while 90% passed the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, reflecting a strong foundation in literacy skills.

St Nicholas CE Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering open evenings and tours for prospective families. The school also implements various strategies to support pupils, including those eligible for Pupil Premium, ensuring that all children have access to the resources they need to thrive.

Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
175
Pupils
130
Boys
67
Girls
63
FSM %
10.80
Open date
Close date
2023-03-31
Last Ofsted
2018-05-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 130 67 63 175 10.80
2024-09-11 130 67 63 175 10.80
2023-09-11 130 67 63 175 11.50
2022-09-11 130 67 63 175 11.50
2021-09-11 138 69 69 175 12.30
2020-09-11 154 79 75 175 8.40

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