Downlands Community School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blandford Camp Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BG |
| Phone | 01258453348 |
| Reference Number | 113659 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.91%
Girls: 57.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 15.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
| 2 | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| 3 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 4 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 6 | 22 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63% |
| Asian, Other | 27.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-03 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-07-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Newfield Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8WF |
1.35 miles |
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Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW |
1.98 miles |
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Milldown CofE Academy
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SN |
2.36 miles |
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Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Birch Avenue, Blandford St Mary, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9QD |
2.76 miles |
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Spetisbury CofE Primary School
High Street, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9DF |
3.4 miles |
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Durweston Church of England Primary School
Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA |
3.8 miles |
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Witchampton Church of England First School
Witchampton, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AP |
4.39 miles |
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Hanford School
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Blandford School
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ |
2.52 miles |
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Bryanston School
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
3.11 miles |