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Downlands Community School
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8BG, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
215
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a strong performance in Key Stage 2, achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 91% of schools nationally, this primary school demonstrates potential for academic growth. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating areas that need attention. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 5% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
Asian Other29.8%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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50.87402, -2.11544 · DT11 8BG
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113659
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.downlandsschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Downlands Community School rated by Ofsted?
Downlands Community School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2023.
Is Downlands Community School a good school?
Downlands Community School scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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