Milborne St Andrew First School, Blandford Forum

In its own words: "Just ring the office to make an appointment with our Head of School, Rachael Brown. We are fully committed to providing an inclusive environment where children and adults can all flourish as part of a learning community, rooted in mutual respect for all."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Just ring the office to make an appointment with our Headteacher, Rachael Brown. We are fully committed to providing an inclusive environment where children and adults can all flourish as part of a learning community, rooted in mutual respect for all."

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Milborne St Andrew First School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Milborne St Andrew First School are Dunbury Church of England Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 73% reading, 55% maths); Cheselbourne Village School (2.8 miles, Good); Bere Regis Primary and Preschool (3.4 miles, Requires improvement, 91% reading, 64% maths); and Puddletown Church of England First School (3.4 miles, Good).

Milborne St Andrew First School is one of 12 schools run by Wessex Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (25.6%) received SEN support and 2 (4.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Milborne St Andrew First School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Milborne St Andrew First School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Milborne Spar Shop (n-bound), 310 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).

In 2024/25, Milborne St Andrew First School issued 8 suspensions, 16.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.