The Blandford School vs Durweston Church of England Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Blandford School
Blandford Forum
Durweston Church of England Primary School
Blandford Forum
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Dorset
Dorset
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1103
144
Capacity
1557
140
Occupancy
71%
103%
FSM %
21.2%
9.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
Feb 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
37.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
100%
KS2 Maths
-
100%
KS2 Writing
-
80%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
37.2
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
-
AAB+ %
17%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
60
-
Retention
90%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
29%
-
Degree course
74%
-
Any L4+ destination
75%
-
Apprenticeships
1%
-
Cohort size
73
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (52)
Mathematics (32)
Biology (30)
Sociology (28)
Business Studies:Single (28)
Psychology (28)
History (26)
Biology (26)