Downlands Community School
URN: 113659 • Blandford Forum DT11 8BG
Overview
- Name
- Downlands Community School
- URN
- 113659
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Rielly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258453348
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum DT11 8BG
Summary
Downlands Community School is a mixed primary school located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 215 pupils and a capacity for 420. The school serves children aged 3 to 11 and prides itself on creating a safe and friendly environment, particularly important given the frequent school changes experienced by many of its pupils. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values: "We care. We share. We believe. We achieve."
The curriculum at Downlands is broad and balanced, designed to stimulate children's curiosity and passions. In addition to standard academic subjects, the school offers opportunities for outdoor learning, such as Forest School, where children engage in activities like climbing trees and exploring nature. This hands-on approach is complemented by a commitment to ensuring that every child settles in quickly and happily, both socially and educationally.
Downlands Community School is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for its students and their families. The headteacher, James Rielly, and the staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.downlandsschool.org.
The curriculum at Downlands is broad and balanced, designed to stimulate children's curiosity and passions. In addition to standard academic subjects, the school offers opportunities for outdoor learning, such as Forest School, where children engage in activities like climbing trees and exploring nature. This hands-on approach is complemented by a commitment to ensuring that every child settles in quickly and happily, both socially and educationally.
Downlands Community School is dedicated to fostering a supportive community for its students and their families. The headteacher, James Rielly, and the staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. For more information, visit their website at www.downlandsschool.org.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 106 | 109 | 420 | 4.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 254 | 109 | 145 | 420 | 3.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 264 | 120 | 144 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 264 | 120 | 144 | 420 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 253 | 117 | 136 | 420 | 4.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 246 | 120 | 126 | 420 | 3.70 |
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