Spetisbury CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Blandford Forum, South West DT11 9DF · Dorset
#210 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2116 of 15,697 nationally
About Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Spetisbury CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Blandford Forum, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 187 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 80.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 210th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 187; capacity filled 89%.
There are 15 schools in Blandford Forum; Spetisbury CofE Primary School ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)15%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Spetisbury CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 187
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 15%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Spetisbury CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students · 3.6 km away
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
411 students · 4.0 km away
The Blandford School
Blandford Forum · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,103 students · 4.9 km away
Sturminster Marshall First School
Wimborne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
49 students · 5.1 km away
Milldown CofE Academy
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
200 students · 5.2 km away
Downlands Community School
Blandford Forum · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 5.5 km away
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
776 students · 6.0 km away
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 6.9 km away
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
144 students · 7.7 km away
Dunbury Church of England Academy
Winterborne Whitechurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 7.8 km away
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187 students
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187 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Falmouth
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187 students
St Dennis Primary Academy
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Chesterton Primary School
Cirencester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
187 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Spetisbury CofE Primary School a good school?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #210 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Spetisbury CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School ranks #210 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2116 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Spetisbury CofE Primary School?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School had 187 students in 2025.
Is Spetisbury CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Spetisbury CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Spetisbury CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Spetisbury CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.