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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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