School Compass
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Dorset · DT11 0QA. primary · Academy converter · 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
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 80%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 13/10/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Durweston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Durweston Church of England Primary School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 13/10/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Durweston Church of England Primary School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 80% 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 Durweston Church of England Primary School?
Durweston Church of England Primary School is in Blandford Forum (DT11 0QA), Dorset. URN 149456.
How do I compare Durweston Church of England Primary School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
s for writing do not reflect the high-quality written work of current pupils. Pupils use their prior historical knowledge and understanding of chronology and of historical sources to compose detailed written arguments and justify ‘why the Bronze Age was more impressive than the Iron Age’. In art, pupils use their…
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Other schools in Blandford Forum
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Durweston Church of England Primary School
URN: 149456
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Blandford Forum
Postcode: DT11 0QA
Ofsted overall: Good (13/10/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149456/
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