Best Primary Schools in Blandford Forum
17 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Blandford Forum, 17 primary schools, accounting for 60.7% of the total, provide education to 3,418 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.11.
- Of the primary schools in Blandford Forum, 83.3% have been rated Good or Outstanding, with 5 schools rated Good and 1 school rated Requires Improvement.
- At KS2, 63.4% of pupils in Blandford Forum primary schools meet the expected standard, and the area has 10.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, below the national average.
- Primary schools in Blandford Forum have a persistent absence rate of 13.2%, and spend £7,331 per pupil, with 19.6% of pupils having special educational needs, a rate higher than the national average.
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils778
P/T Ratio–
Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils489
P/T Ratio–
Hanford School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–13 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils69
P/T Ratio–
Milton Abbey School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0BZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils218
P/T Ratio–
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The Luccombe Hub
Blandford Forum, DT11 0BD
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Blandford Forum, DT11 9DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected96%
Absence4.3%
Pupils184
P/T Ratio20.9
Milborne St Andrew First School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–9
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.9%
Pupils48
P/T Ratio14.1
Milldown CofE Academy
Ofsted
Good
Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence6.5%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio23.2
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.8%
Pupils140
P/T Ratio19.9
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blandford Forum, DT11 9QD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.7%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio23.4
The Forum School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils24
P/T Ratio–
The Forum Centre
Ofsted
Good
Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils18
P/T Ratio6.7
SC
Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Blandford Forum, DT11 0TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected36%
Absence4.6%
Pupils103
P/T Ratio19.5
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW
Academy · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence6.8%
Pupils369
P/T Ratio21.6
Downlands Community School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Blandford Forum, DT11 8BG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence4.4%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio18.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 primary schools in Blandford Forum, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Blandford Forum | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,331 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.