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Milldown CofE Academy

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
Part of: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Milldown CofE Academy
Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
207 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
23.20% FSM %
110 Boys
97 Girls
About Milldown CofE Academy

Milldown CofE Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 207 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: James Law.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency North Dorset
Ward Blandford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2018
UKPRN 10068293
URN 146153
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Katharine Hurst Chair of Local Governing Body 25/02/2024 24/02/2028 Elected by parents
Revd Christopher Beaumont Local Governor 14/07/2023 13/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Blake Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Burge Local Governor 02/12/2022 01/09/2025 Elected by school staff
James Law Local Governor 01/08/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Elizabeth Preston Local Governor 04/03/2025 03/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Whittaker Local Governor 25/02/2024 24/02/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Blandford School
0.46 km • Blandford Forum
Other
The Forum Centre
0.68 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Bryanston School
1.24 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
1.33 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
1.9 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Durweston Church of England Primary School
2.71 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Milldown CofE Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
Milldown CofE Academy has 207 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Milldown CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Milldown CofE Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Milldown CofE Academy is Mr James Law.
Milldown CofE Academy is at Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Milldown CofE Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Milldown CofE Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Law
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SN
01258452456
www.milldown.dsat.org.uk
Location
DT11 7SN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146153
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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