A good academy converter school in Dorset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
| 2024 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.5 per year)
Up 1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
The school has a Christian ethos and is part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. Collective Worship is a valued daily practice, with church connections and regular church visits; Reverend Carolyn Couzens often joins to lead worship; there are links to the Dioceses of Salisbury and ISingPop in Salisbury Cathedral; spirituality is integrated into school life.
The Head Teacher expresses pride in Blandford St Mary as a wonderful one-form entry school with high standards of care, guidance and a high-quality learning environment. The message emphasizes high expectations, challenging opportunities for skill, knowledge and confidence, and an ethos of respect, self-belief, excellence and enjoyment to prepare pupils for the next stage of education.
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Wraparound care includes Breakfast Club (7:45am–8:30am daily) with breakfast; cost £3 per child per day; bookings via the Arbor App system in advance; after-school club also available with bookings via Arbor App.
SENDCo is Katie Drake. Support includes Quality First Teaching; Extra Literacy and Numeracy Support; Small group work; 1:1 interventions; access to School Nurse; Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA); Hearing Impairment Team; Visual Impairment Team; CAMHS; Local Offer and SENDIASS; Dorset Local Offer.
Blandford St Mary CE Primary School is an Academy within the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. The Local Authority (Dorset) handles in-year admissions and appeals; the school provides information on viewing the school, admission arrangements, and supplementary information forms (SIAs). An interactive catchment area map is available via Dorset for You; supplementary information forms (for faith and vulnerable children) exist for certain years.