Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dorchester, DT2 0JP · Dorset · primary school
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34th of 79 primary schools in Dorset we can score, 119 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 11.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Club, Forest School, Spanish Club, and Guitar lessons. Sports include football, netball, X-country, swimming, cricket, athletics, quicksticks hockey, and tri golf.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School fosters an inclusive culture where pupils are “highly motivated” and “proud of the school.” The inspection highlights a “positive and respectful culture” with “exemplary” personal development, though inconsistencies in curriculum oversight and writing fundamentals require attention.
Strengths
- The school’s vision underpins an “inclusive culture” where pupils have “incredibly positive” attitudes and feel safe.
- A “clear and ambitious curriculum” ensures strong foundations, with reading as a priority and staff effectively supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is “exemplary,” offering rich opportunities for pupils to become “active citizens” and “dream big” about their futures.
- Staff demonstrate “good subject knowledge” and provide “clear explanations,” particularly in core subjects like mathematics where pupils regularly revisit prior learning.
- Parents are “overwhelmingly supportive,” valuing the care provided, with one noting the school “goes above and beyond”.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure “better oversight of how well pupils learn in all subjects” to address variability in knowledge retention in wider curriculum areas.
- The teaching of writing needs to secure pupils’ “accurate spelling and letter formation,” as some lack the fundamentals required for later work.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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