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Downlands Community School
Blandford Forum · Dorset · DT11 8BG. primary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 3 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Requires improvement
- KS2 RWM expected
- 42%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 20/07/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Downlands Community School's Ofsted rating?
Downlands Community School has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 20/07/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Downlands Community School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 42% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is Downlands Community School?
Downlands Community School is in Blandford Forum (DT11 8BG), Dorset. URN 113659.
How do I compare Downlands Community School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Downlands Community School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
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s for pupils. They take careful account of the school’s context so that pupils who experience frequent moves are well supported. Leaders increasingly work with partners beyond the school, which helps them to consider the next steps for improvement. Recent work to refine the curriculum and strengthen its sequencing is…
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Other schools in Blandford Forum
18 schools on the Blandford Forum town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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Downlands Community School
URN: 113659
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Blandford Forum
Postcode: DT11 8BG
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (20/07/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113659/
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