Dunbury Church of England Academy
54%
Capacity
113
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Dunbury Church of England Academy
Dunbury Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 113 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dunbury Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Richardson, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8378th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 68 in Dorset.
Dunbury Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 17 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dunbury Church of England Academy include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Dunbury Church of England Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, DT11 0AW |
| Headteacher | Emma Richardson |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.4% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 210 (54% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8378th of 13,686
Nationally
805th of 1,469
In South West
30th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
58%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
24
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch
Dorset, DT11 0AW
Dolway Lane, Blandford Forum, Winterborne Whitechurch
Dorset, DT11 0AW
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