Downlands Community School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, DT11 8BG
Headteacher · Mr James Rielly
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 16 September 2026. Report a correction
Key facts
Pupils201Capacity 420
OfstedReport cardInspected 13 January 2026
Free school meals4.7%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 13 January 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Dorset council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in DorsetApplications for September 2026
All 21 families who put it first were offered a place.
Places offered22
Applications24
First choice21
First-choice offers21
Applications count every family who named the school as any preference. Figures change every year, so they are a guide, not a guarantee.
Source: Department for Education, Primary and secondary school applications and offers 2026 (on-time applications, national offer day).
Nearby schools for the same ages
- Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School1.4 mi
- Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School2.0 mi
- The Forum Centre2.3 mi
- Milldown CofE Academy2.4 mi
- Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School2.8 mi