Milborne St Andrew First School
42%
Capacity
48
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Milborne St Andrew First School
Milborne St Andrew First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 48 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 115 places).
Ofsted has rated Milborne St Andrew First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Brown, it falls under Dorset local authority.
Milborne St Andrew First School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 12 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Milborne St Andrew First School include Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Milborne St Andrew First 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hopsfield, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0JE |
| Headteacher | Rachael Brown |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.9% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 115 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hopsfield, Blandford Forum
Dorset, DT11 0JE
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