Milldown CofE Academy

About Milldown CofE Academy

Milldown CofE Academy is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 207 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 (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

207 / 210 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN

Phone

01258452456

Headteacher

James Law

Website

http://www.milldown.dsat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Milldown CofE Academy?

Milldown CofE Academy is an academy converter in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Milldown CofE Academy have?

Milldown CofE Academy has 207 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Milldown CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

Milldown CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does Milldown CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at Milldown CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Milldown CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Milldown CofE Academy is part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Milldown CofE Academy?

Milldown CofE Academy is located at Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN.