The Forum CentreMilldown CofE Academy
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Blandford Forum.
Summary of the comparison
This page compares The Forum Centre and Milldown CofE Academy in Blandford Forum.
The Forum Centre was judged Good and Milldown CofE Academy was judged Good.
The share of pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 has fallen at Milldown CofE Academy (58.0% in 2022-23, 48.0% in 2024-25).
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | Blandford ForumThe Forum Centre | Blandford ForumMilldown CofE Academy | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | Not scored | C55/100 | |
| Local ranking | Not ranked | 27th of 116 in Dorset | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Pupil referral unit | Academy converter | |
| Phase | Not reported | Primary | |
| Age range | 5-16 | 4-11 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 18 | 207 | |
| Capacity | 57 | 210 | |
| Location | Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX | Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN | |
| Key Stage 2 (SATs) | |||
| Reading, writing & maths at expected standard | Not reported | 48.0% | 62.0% |
| At higher standard | Not reported | 3.0% | 8.0% |
| Reading average scaled score | Not reported | 103.0 | 106.0 |
| Maths average scaled score | Not reported | 102.0 | 105.0 |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 18 | 207 | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 72.2% | 23.2% | |
| English as an additional language | 0.0% | 6.8% | |
| SEN support | 44.4% | 14.0% | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 55.6% | 2.9% | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | Not reported | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | Not reported | 16.4% | 15.8% |
Historical trends
Each solid line is one school; the dashed line is the national average.
Free school meal eligibility (ever 6)
Pupils on roll
Ethnicity over time
One panel per school: the largest groups across this comparison, one colour per group, on a shared scale.
The Forum Centre
Milldown CofE Academy
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