Downlands Community School Catchment Area
Downlands Community School is a community primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
215
Pupils
420
Capacity
51%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Downlands Community School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Downlands Community School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Downlands Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Blandford Camp, Blandford Forum, DT11 8BG
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 4.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113659
Other Primary Schools in Blandford Forum
If Downlands Community School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Blandford Forum are the next closest alternatives.
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Spetisbury CofE Primary School Catchment Area
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Milborne St Andrew First School Catchment Area
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Milldown CofE Academy Catchment Area
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Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Downlands Community School
Is Downlands Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Downlands Community School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 215 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Downlands Community School? ▾
Admission to Downlands Community School is managed by Dorset. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Downlands Community School cover? ▾
Downlands Community School is a primary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Downlands Community School? ▾
Downlands Community School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.