The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 84
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Miss Ruth Adler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Summer Lane, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0JP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 84 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Dorchester, DT2 0JP, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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