PrimaryData as of May 2026

Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA

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Church of England

Pupils

140

Ages

3-11

FSM

9.4%

Capacity

140

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

100.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

100.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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About Durweston Church of England Primary School

Durweston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 140 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QA | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Durweston Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2022 — Good
Sept 2022 — Good (predecessor: Durweston CofE VA Primary School)
May 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Durweston CofE VA Primary School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Durweston CofE VA Primary School)
Jan 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Durweston CofE VA Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Durweston Church of England Primary School

What is Durweston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Durweston Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Durweston Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Durweston Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Durweston Church of England Primary School located?

Durweston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset (DT11 0QA).

How many pupils attend Durweston Church of England Primary School?

Durweston Church of England Primary School has around 140 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Durweston Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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