Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

About Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 103 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

103 / 105 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX

Phone

01258860446

Headteacher

Andrew Wright

Website

www.shillingstone.dorset.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School have?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).

How does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is located at Augustan Avenue, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0TX.