How many pupils does Clayesmore School have?

Clayesmore School has 489 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Clayesmore School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Clayesmore School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Clayesmore School?

Clayesmore School is located at Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL.

Clayesmore School

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

26.5

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

489

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Clayesmore School

Clayesmore School is an independent school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 489 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.5 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 489 / 650 (75%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

33 students

24.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL
Phone: 01747813111
Headteacher: Nicola Jones (Acting Head)
Website: http://www.clayesmore.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Clayesmore School?: Clayesmore School is an independent school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Clayesmore School have?: Clayesmore School has 489 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Clayesmore School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Clayesmore School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 26.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Clayesmore School?: Clayesmore School is located at Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8LL.

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