Best primary schools in Blandford Forum (2026)
Blandford Forum has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School, in the top 32% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 60%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 32% in England |
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Church of England |
67% | 67% | 7% | No rating | |
2 Top 37% in England |
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Blandford Forum · Church of England |
66% | 64% | 9% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 35% in England |
Milldown CofE Academy Blandford Forum · Church of England |
58% | 48% | 3% | Good |
Other towns in Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Bridport
- Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole)
- Gillingham (Dorset)
- Poole
- Swanage
- Weymouth
- Wool
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Blandford Forum?
On exam results over the last three years, Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Blandford Forum, in the top 32% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.