Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
369
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 0 to 11. The school has 369 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Lasbury-Carter, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3941st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 68 in Dorset.
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 42 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Dance, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 0 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Black Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8SW |
| Headteacher | Daniel Lasbury-Carter |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 369 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.9% |
| School Capacity | 369 / 420 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3941st of 13,686
Nationally
338th of 1,469
In South West
12th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Black Lane, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 8SW
Journey to School
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