Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School, Blandford Forum
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
No inspection data available
At a Glance
14.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
183 pupils
200 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Blandford Forum
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Blandford Forum
Admissions Demand - Dorset
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,808
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Dorset (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.74526%
Overall absence
9.82659%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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