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Downlands Community School

Blandford Forum, DT11 8BG · Dorset · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils201
FSM4.7%
KS2 expected42%

Catchment / designated area

Catchment area is an explicit high-priority criterion, ranked before out-of-catchment sibling applications.

Source: Dorset admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-06-07)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 8WF Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School 2.0 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW Milldown CofE Academy 2.4 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School 2.8 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 9QD Spetisbury CofE Primary School 3.4 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 9DF Durweston Church of England Primary School 3.8 mi · Primary · Good Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Dorset admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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