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Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Ages 5–1184 pupilsChurch of England
Dorchester, DT2 0JP
Dorset

Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Dorchester, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 84 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Dorchester can view Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dorchester (DT2 0JP), Sticklands Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals5.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.9%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26