The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Law (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Blandford School
Secondary · 459m away
The Forum Centre
Pupil referral unit · 683m away
Bryanston School
Independent · 1.2km away
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Milldown CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Milldown CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Milldown CofE Academy?
Milldown CofE Academy currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Milldown CofE Academy take?
Milldown CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Milldown CofE Academy?
Milldown CofE Academy is in Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Milldown CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Milldown CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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