St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
URN: 149656 • Blandford Forum DT11 8EL
Overview
- Name
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
- URN
- 149656
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jill Watson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258860581
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Blandford Forum DT11 8EL
Summary
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, located in the village of Child Okeford, serves a diverse catchment area including Child Okeford, Hanford, Hammoon, and Manston. As a mixed academy with a capacity of 175 pupils, the school currently has 133 enrolled students. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in Christian values, fostering a supportive and caring environment where children are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The curriculum at St Nicholas CE Primary School is designed to meet the needs and interests of all pupils, promoting respect, tolerance, and understanding. The school emphasizes the importance of personal behaviour and environmental stewardship, encouraging children to care for one another and their surroundings. Key performance indicators show that 43% of pupils achieved the expected standard in combined reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, while 90% passed the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
St Nicholas CE Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering open evenings and tours for prospective families. The school values partnerships and aims to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive, guided by its vision of exploring possibilities together.
The curriculum at St Nicholas CE Primary School is designed to meet the needs and interests of all pupils, promoting respect, tolerance, and understanding. The school emphasizes the importance of personal behaviour and environmental stewardship, encouraging children to care for one another and their surroundings. Key performance indicators show that 43% of pupils achieved the expected standard in combined reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, while 90% passed the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.
St Nicholas CE Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering open evenings and tours for prospective families. The school values partnerships and aims to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive, guided by its vision of exploring possibilities together.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 133
- Boys
- 64
- Girls
- 69
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- 2023-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 133 | 64 | 69 | 175 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 140 | 68 | 72 | 175 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 |
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