Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Augustan Avenue Shillingstone Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0TX |
| Phone | 01258860446 |
| Reference Number | 147141 |
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness, with strong performance across key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. This is the school's first inspection since joining the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust, reflecting the positive community atmosphere and inclusive environment cultivated by staff and students alike. High expectations are set for pupils, who engage enthusiastically in a broad curriculum that includes strong support for early reading, mathematics, and writing, ensuring that most children thrive academically.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 103 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.78%
Girls: 59.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 2 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.1% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Shillingstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | |
| 28 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud and safe in an inclusive and caring community.
- High expectations lead to positive pupil attitudes towards learning.
- Strong support for early reading, mathematics, and writing.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate adaptations to support their learning.
- The school offers a broad curriculum with opportunities for leadership.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation does not consistently match its intent.
- Some learning activities do not reflect pupils' readiness for complex work.
- The effectiveness of recent curriculum changes has not been evaluated.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.9 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hanford School
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN |
0.99 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford
Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL |
1.12 miles |
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Durweston Church of England Primary School
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA |
2.12 miles |
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William Barnes Primary School
Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1BZ |
3.51 miles |
|
Milldown CofE Academy
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN |
3.8 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF |
4.53 miles |
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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF |
4.59 miles |
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Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW |
4.61 miles |
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Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9QD |
4.62 miles |
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Hazelbury Bryan Primary School
Droop, Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2ED |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Forum School
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS |
0.78 miles |
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Bryanston School
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
3.16 miles |
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Clayesmore School
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
3.31 miles |
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Yewstock School
Honeymead Lane, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EW |
3.72 miles |
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Sturminster Newton High School
Bath Road, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1DT |
3.87 miles |
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The Blandford School
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ |
3.88 miles |