Milldown CofE Academy
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Milldown CofE Academy is a primary school in Blandford Forum for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. It ranks 65th of 88 primary schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 27 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Milldown Academy has a caring ethos. Adults teach pupils to be kind and respectful. Pupils are polite, courteous and well mannered. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in school and on the playground. Pupils enjoy school, feel safe and attend regularly. Staff have high expectations of behaviour and learning and pupils respond well to this. Routines are securely in place which staff apply consistently, for example 'eye tracking' and 'track the speaker'. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and around the school. Incidents of bullying are rare. Pupils are confident that if it did happen, staff would sort it out quickly. Pupils know how the school's values, 'inspire, believe, achieve', help guide them to make the right choices. For example, they learn to 'respect' differences and show 'empathy' towards others. Pupils value the pastoral support and advice offered. They welcome the 'worry box' which is available in every classroom. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities through the inspiring leadership programme. They take their roles seriously. Responsibilities include equality and diversity ambassadors, learning champions and pupil governors. Staff provide a wide variety of lunchtime and extra-curricular activities. These include sports, art, music, boogie bounce and forest school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as effectively as in the more developed subjects. As a result, teachers do not consider what pupils know and can do well enough to build their knowledge over time. Leaders need to ensure that their plans to strengthen all subjects are implemented effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Milldown CofE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Durweston Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Downlands Community School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Ronayne
- Phone
- 01258452456
- Address
- Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
- Local authority
- Dorset
- URN
- 146153
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.