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Downlands Community School

Community school · Blandford Forum · DT11 8BG

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

201

Local authority

Dorset

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, 201 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 4.7%.

Open schools in Blandford Forum
18
Primary schools in Blandford Forum
10
Academies among open schools in Blandford Forum
50% (9)
Open schools in DT11
19
Primary in DT11
11
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Primary in Dorset LA
119

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Blandford ForumNear DT11

Overview

School type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113659

Location

Address
Blandford Camp
Postcode
DT11 8BG
Town
Blandford Forum
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
201
Boys / girls
91 / 110
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
201 / 420 (48%)
Free school meals
4.7%
FSM pupils
9
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Rielly
Telephone
01258453348
Website
www.downlandsschool.org

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-01-13 — Needs attention (Report)