How many pupils does Downlands Community School have?

Downlands Community School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?

Downlands Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

How does Downlands Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

42% of pupils at Downlands Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Downlands Community School?

Downlands Community School is located at Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG.

Downlands Community School

Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG

Requires Improvement

Inspected 7 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

42%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

215

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Downlands Community School

Downlands Community School is a community school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 215 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 215 / 420 (51%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

4.5%

Free school meals

36.8%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

28.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

42%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

10.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.54

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

10.73

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£45,064

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,239 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,923

Spend per pupil

£7,952

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG
Phone: 01258453348
Headteacher: James Rielly
Website: www.downlandsschool.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downlands Community School?: Downlands Community School is a community school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Downlands Community School have?: Downlands Community School has 215 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?: Downlands Community School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).
How does Downlands Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 42% of pupils at Downlands Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Downlands Community School?: Downlands Community School is located at Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG.

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