Milborne St Andrew First School
Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Milborne St Andrew First School is a primary school in Blandford Forum for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2013, report published 11 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
Milborne St Andrew First School is a warm and friendly environment. Leaders have introduced a new set of values for the school 'Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for our World'. This has been a collaborative process. As a result, pupils and staff live these values. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. They say they can talk to any adult if they have any worries. Pupils behave well. Children in the early years follow well-established routines. Pupils show confidence in talking to visitors. They are inquisitive and articulate. At playtimes and lunchtimes, pupils play well together. They enjoy playing on a range of equipment and making use of the extensive outdoor space. Staff carefully plan trips designed to deepen pupils' knowledge of the curriculum. For example, they visit a local fort when studying the Second World War. Through residentials, pupils learn about resilience and teamwork. Pupils develop their talents and interests through a range of clubs such as art, tennis and forest school. Parents have overwhelmingly positive views of the school. They feel that staff care for their children well and that leaders listen to any concerns they might have.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, teachers do not expect enough of pupils. Tasks do not deepen pupils' knowledge as much as they could. Consequently, pupils do not learn as much as they should. Leaders need to ensure that pupils' activities deepen their knowledge effectively.
- In some lessons, teachers do not enact the curriculum in line with leaders' plans. Therefore, pupils do not build upon their knowledge sequentially. Leaders need to ensure that staff are clear about what is taught, how and when so that pupils build on the knowledge they have learned previously.
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 115
Schools near Milborne St Andrew First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbury Church of England Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Cheselbourne Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bere Regis Primary and Preschool | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Puddletown Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachael Brown
- Phone
- 01258837362
- Address
- Hopsfield, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0JE
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 141796
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.