How many pupils does Downlands Community School have?

Downlands Community School has 215 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Downlands Community School?

The headteacher of Downlands Community School is James Rielly.

What type of school is Downlands Community School?

Downlands Community School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Downlands Community School in?

Downlands Community School is in the Dorset local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Downlands Community School

Blandford Camp, Dorset, DT11 8BG

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 7 June 2023). Last inspected 13 January 2026.

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215

Pupils

4.4%

Free school meals

About this school

Downlands Community School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Dorset, Dorset. The school has 215 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 7 June 2023). Last inspected 13 January 2026. The Headteacher is James Rielly. The school is administered by Dorset local authority.

School details

Headteacher: James Rielly
Local authority: Dorset
Gender: Mixed
URN: 113659

Contact

01258453348 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Downlands Community School are handled by the school or the local authority (Dorset). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

42%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →