Durweston Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
140
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Durweston Church of England Primary School
Durweston Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Durweston Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer McMullen, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6577th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 68 in Dorset.
Durweston Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 20 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Durweston Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Durweston 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QA |
| Headteacher | Jennifer McMullen |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 140 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 140 / 140 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6577th of 13,686
Nationally
617th of 1,469
In South West
26th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
63%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Durweston, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 0QA
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