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Milldown CofE Academy
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves a community of 207 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score that suggests it performs better than 18% of schools, reflecting a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other4.8%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.86564, -2.16799 · DT11 7SN
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN146153
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.milldown.dsat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Milldown CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Milldown CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Milldown CofE Academy a good school?
Milldown CofE Academy scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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