How many pupils does Durweston Church of England Primary School have?

Durweston Church of England Primary School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Durweston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Durweston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does Durweston Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Durweston Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Durweston Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Durweston Church of England Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Durweston Church of England Primary School?

Durweston Church of England Primary School is located at Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA.

Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA

Good

Inspected 21 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

140

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 140 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 140 / 140 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

Free school meals

2.8%

EAL

3.6%

SEN support

13.6%

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)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

111

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

18.2%

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.

6.97

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

19.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

3.94

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

£39,845

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,065 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.

£6,511

Spend per pupil

£6,978

Income per pupil

58%

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: Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA
Phone: 01258452277
Acting Headteacher: Jennifer McMullen
Website: www.durweston.dsat.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Durweston Church of England Primary School?: Durweston Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Durweston Church of England Primary School have?: Durweston Church of England Primary School has 140 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Durweston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Durweston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).
How does Durweston Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at Durweston Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Durweston Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Durweston Church of England Primary School is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Durweston Church of England Primary School?: Durweston Church of England Primary School is located at Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA.

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