Blandford Forum primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Durweston Church of England Primary School, Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School, and Spetisbury CofE Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 91% of schools rated Good or Outstanding. With 14 schools serving the area, families across Blandford Forum, Durweston, Pimperne, and Spetisbury benefit from welcoming village schools with strong community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Downlands Community School, Blandford Forum | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bryanston School | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| N/A | Hanford School | Independent | Primary | 7-13 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 7-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Dunbury Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Durweston Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Clayesmore School | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Milborne St Andrew First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Milldown CofE Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Shillingstone Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Spetisbury CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
