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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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