Is Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 39th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School

Black Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SW

Local ranking39th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

0-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 369
Boys: 207 (50%)
Girls: 204 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (98% full)
SEND: 18.4%
FSM Eligible: 27.9%
EAL: 11.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.3%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,724/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.9%
White Other: 6.0%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 1.6%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%

85.9%

White British

6.0%

White Other

3.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01258453120

office@archbishopwake.dsat.org.uk

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Black Lane

Blandford Forum, South West

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Administrative

URN: 141043
UKPRN: 10046456
Establishment No.: 3002
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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