The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer McMullen (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Durweston Church of England Primary School?
Durweston Church of England Primary School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durweston Church of England Primary School take?
Durweston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Durweston Church of England Primary School?
Durweston Church of England Primary School is in Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durweston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Durweston Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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