Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
URN: 141046 • Blandford Forum DT11 9QD
Overview
- Name
- Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 141046
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rosaleen Beaver (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258453331
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birch Avenue, Blandford Forum DT11 9QD
Summary
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School is a mixed, one-form entry academy located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 206 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment that prioritises care, guidance, and support for all learners. The ethos of the school is centred around high expectations, encouraging students to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence that will benefit their future educational journeys.
The school’s vision, "Knowing we are loved, we learn to be the best that we can be," reflects its commitment to fostering a loving and compassionate atmosphere for all students, regardless of their faith background. Staff members are dedicated to nurturing children's academic, physical, emotional, and social development, ensuring that they feel safe and valued in their learning environment.
Blandford St Mary values strong relationships with parents and the wider community, actively encouraging involvement in school life. The school hosts various events and meetings to keep families engaged and informed, reinforcing its belief in the importance of collaboration between home and school.
The school’s vision, "Knowing we are loved, we learn to be the best that we can be," reflects its commitment to fostering a loving and compassionate atmosphere for all students, regardless of their faith background. Staff members are dedicated to nurturing children's academic, physical, emotional, and social development, ensuring that they feel safe and valued in their learning environment.
Blandford St Mary values strong relationships with parents and the wider community, actively encouraging involvement in school life. The school hosts various events and meetings to keep families engaged and informed, reinforcing its belief in the importance of collaboration between home and school.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- See Full Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 206
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 30.60
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Dorset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 206 | 100 | 106 | 210 | 30.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 191 | 93 | 98 | 210 | 33.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 83 | 90 | 210 | 26.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 83 | 90 | 210 | 26.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 168 | 85 | 83 | 210 | 31.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 185 | 90 | 95 | 210 | 25.90 |
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