Downlands Community School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Blandford Camp, DT11 8BG |
| School Website | www.downlandsschool.org |
| Telephone | 1258453348 |
| URN | 113659 |
School Census
| Total | 265 |
| Girls/Boys | 144/121 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.3%/45.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 25.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 11 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/06/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 09/07/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -3.5 |
| Maths Progress | -4.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 28 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 37 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 33 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 38 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 27.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 23% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |