The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 16.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jill Watson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford take?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford?
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford is in Blandford Forum, DT11 8EL, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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