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Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

Goodgraded 26/03/2025Ages 4–11206 pupilsChurch of England
Blandford Forum, DT11 9QD
Dorset

Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Blandford Forum, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 206 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 26/03/2025, Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Blandford Forum can view Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals27.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in Blandford ForumSee the full area report for DT11 9QD