Schools in Blandford Forum, South West (2025)
15 schools · 4,357 students · 9 academy, 4 independent, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 190.
Blandford Forum, in South West, has 15 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,357 students. By level there are 10 primary, 3 all-through, 2 secondary; by sector 9 academy, 4 independent, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Blandford Forum's schools is 190, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 15 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Spetisbury CofE Primary School (80.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Durweston Church of England Primary School (64.7, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and The Blandford School (62.6, top 50% of secondary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Blandford School (1,103 students), Bryanston School (776 students), Clayesmore School (414 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Blandford Forum
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 180Spetisbury CofE Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 265Durweston Church of England Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 363The Blandford SchoolBlandford Forum · Local authority Secondary47.0 Attainment 8 · 1,103 students
- 459Shillingstone Church of England Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 558Pimperne Church of England VC Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 651Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 208 students
- 750Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary SchoolBlandford Forum · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 411 students
- 835Downlands Community SchoolBlandford Forum · Local authority Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 926Milldown CofE AcademyBlandford Forum · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1022St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child OkefordBlandford Forum · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 1117Bryanston SchoolBlandford Forum · Independent All-through9.3 Attainment 8 · 776 students
- 1216Clayesmore SchoolBlandford Forum · Independent All-through28.5 Attainment 8 · 414 students
- 136Milton Abbey SchoolBlandford Forum · Independent Secondary21.9 Attainment 8 · 190 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spetisbury CofE Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 80.3 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 2 | Durweston Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 3 | The Blandford School Blandford Forum · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 62.6 Top 50% | 47.0 Attainment 8 | 1,103 |
| 4 | Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.7 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 5 | Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 6 | Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.6 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 208 |
| 7 | Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 411 |
| 8 | Downlands Community School Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.1 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 9 | Milldown CofE Academy Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 10 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford Blandford Forum · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 22.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 11 | Bryanston School Blandford Forum · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 16.6 Lower 50% | 9.3 Attainment 8 | 776 |
| 12 | Clayesmore School Blandford Forum · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 15.9 Lower 50% | 28.5 Attainment 8 | 414 |
| 13 | Milton Abbey School Blandford Forum · Secondary · Ages 13–19 | Independent | 5.7 Lower 50% | 21.9 Attainment 8 | 190 |
Other schools in Blandford Forum
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Blandford Forum side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Blandford Forum?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Blandford Forum with a Success Index (England) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Blandford Forum?
Blandford Forum has 15 schools (10 primary, 2 secondary, 3 all-through) educating 4,357 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Blandford Forum?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Blandford Forum is 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.