Educational Establishments
Downlands Community School
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| Headteacher | Mr James Rielly |
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| Address | Downlands Community School Blandford Camp Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BG |
| Website | www.downlandsschool.org |
| Telephone | 01258453348 |
| Type of Establishment | Community school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 3 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 420 |
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| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 265 (121 / 144) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 4.20% |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
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| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jeremy Osborne | Chair of Governors | 17/10/2012 | 01/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Daniel Ascott | Governor | 05/10/2022 | 04/10/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jennifer Blackburn | Governor | 13/12/2022 | 12/12/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Keith Dawson | Governor | 06/02/2019 | 05/02/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Christine Goodall | Governor | 04/07/2018 | 03/07/2026 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Yogendra Gurung | Governor | 18/04/2023 | 17/04/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jenna Pheasey | Governor | 15/02/2022 | 14/02/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Thyrza Pickering | Governor | 18/04/2023 | 18/04/2027 | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB |
| Mrs Rachel Waters | Governor | 01/08/2018 | 31/07/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |