Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School vs Downlands Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
411 students
Downlands Community School
Blandford Forum · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum, South West | Downlands Community School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #856 of 1,695 | #1221 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7959 of 15,697 | #11217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 411 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 411 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 26.6% | 4.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 47.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blandford Forum | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk/ | www.downlandsschool.org |
The verdict
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 35.1).
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 42%).
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 201.
- •Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Downlands Community School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School better than Downlands Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 35.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School and Downlands Community School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School: 411. Downlands Community School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School and Downlands Community School rank in South West?
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is 856th of 1,695 and Downlands Community School is 1221st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).