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Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9QD, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.2 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 7% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
School has high expectations
99%
Good range of subjects
97%
School supports development
96%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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50.84868, -2.16447 · DT11 9QD
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141046
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School a good school?
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School scores 72.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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