Spetisbury CofE Primary School, Blandford Forum

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a genuine privilege to welcome you to Spetisbury; a school shaped by kindness, ambition and a deep belief in what every child can achieve. We are proud to be a small school where every child is truly known."

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Spetisbury CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Dorset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 96% in reading and 96% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Spetisbury CofE Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Spetisbury CofE Primary School are Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 83% maths); Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 74% maths); Sturminster Marshall First School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement); and Milldown CofE Academy (3.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 62% maths).

Spetisbury CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Spetisbury CofE Primary School is one of 28 schools run by Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Spetisbury CofE Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 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 Spetisbury CofE Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (nw-bound), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dorset (25).

Spetisbury CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.