Downlands Community School vs The Blandford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downlands Community School
Blandford Forum · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
The Blandford School
Blandford Forum · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,103 students
| Measure | Downlands Community School Blandford Forum, South West | The Blandford School Blandford Forum, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1221 of 1,695 | #121 of 402 |
| National rank | #11217 of 15,697 | #1358 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 1,103 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 1,103 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Blandford Forum | Blandford Forum |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.downlandsschool.org | www.blandfordschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Blandford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 35.1).
- •The Blandford School is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 201.
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 Downlands Community School better than The Blandford School?
On the Success Index (England), The Blandford School ranks higher (62.6 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 Downlands Community School and The Blandford School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Blandford Forum and Blandford Forum in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downlands Community School: 201. The Blandford School: 1,103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downlands Community School and The Blandford School rank in South West?
Downlands Community School is 1221st of 1,695 and The Blandford School is 121st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).