What did Ofsted judge Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has 103 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School take?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Shillingstone Church of England Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School for 2019-20 (Reception) was 3.553 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

When Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC); 2. Child Protection/Child in Need — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Physical or medical disability requiring specific school — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

How far did offers reach?

3.553miles

was the furthest place offered for 2019-20 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC).
2Child Protection/Child in Need — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety.
3Physical or medical disability requiring specific school — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant.
4In catchment with sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling*(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children of staff — Children of staff where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application. This includes stepchildren, foster children and children of co-habiting partners.
6In catchment area — Children living within the school's catchment area.
7Out of catchment with sibling — Children living outside the school's catchment area who will have a sibling*(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
8Feeder school (secondary only) — Children living outside the school's catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school's recognised feeder schools during the previous year (secondary schools only).
9Faith criterion — Children living outside the school's catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group prior to application.
10All other children out of catchment — All other children living outside the school's catchment area.

If two applications tie: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations.

Shillingstone CE Primary School is listed as a feeder school for Sturminster Newton High School (secondary), but this document provides oversubscription criteria only for Reception entry at Shillingstone itself.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has 103 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School take?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School located?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is located in Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX, Dorset.
How do I apply to Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Shillingstone Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School for 2019-20 (Reception) was 3.553 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: When Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC); 2. Child Protection/Child in Need — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Physical or medical disability requiring specific school — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.553miles

was the furthest place offered for 2019-20 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC).
2Child Protection/Child in Need — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety.
3Physical or medical disability requiring specific school — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant.
4In catchment with sibling — Children living within the school's catchment area who will have a sibling*(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
5Children of staff — Children of staff where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; and/or the member of staff is recruited to a vacancy to meet a demonstrable skills shortage as at the date of application. This includes stepchildren, foster children and children of co-habiting partners.
6In catchment area — Children living within the school's catchment area.
7Out of catchment with sibling — Children living outside the school's catchment area who will have a sibling*(s) attending the school at the time of admission.
8Feeder school (secondary only) — Children living outside the school's catchment area and who were attending one of the preferred school's recognised feeder schools during the previous year (secondary schools only).
9Faith criterion — Children living outside the school's catchment area who meet the faith criterion*** where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group prior to application.
10All other children out of catchment — All other children living outside the school's catchment area.

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shillingstone Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has 103 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School take?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Shillingstone Church of England Primary School located?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is located in Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX, Dorset.
How do I apply to Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: Shillingstone Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Shillingstone Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Shillingstone Church of England Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School for 2019-20 (Reception) was 3.553 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: When Shillingstone Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children, i.e., a “Child in Care” means any child who is in the care of a local authority in accordance with Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989. A child who was “previously a Child in Care” means a child who after being Looked After became subject to an Adoption Order under Section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a Residence Order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 or Special Guardianship Order under Section 14A of the Children Act 1989. This category also includes Internationally Adopted Previously Looked After Children (IAPLAC); 2. Child Protection/Child in Need — Where a Child Protection Order or Child in Need document identifies that there is a need for the child to be educated in a school closest to home or in an identified particular school/setting for their own safety; 3. Physical or medical disability requiring specific school — Children who have a physical or medical disability where the identified school would be the only school providing specially adapted facilities to support the needs of the child or, in the case of the condition resulting in prolonged or recurring absence each year, would be best supported attending a particular school. This must be fully evidenced and supported by a community paediatrician or consultant, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 15 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If oversubscribed within any of the priority order categories above, places will be allocated on the basis of the shortest straight-line measurement using a geographical information-based system which identifies an Easting and Northing for the home address and the school building and calculates the distance between the two locations.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.1% of pupils at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: key facts

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How far did offers reach?

How places are decided at Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School: key facts

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