# Durweston Church of England Primary School — Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jenny McMullen

## Contact

- **Address:** Church Rd, Durweston, Blandford Forum, Dorset
- **Phone:** 01258 452277
- **Website:** https://www.durweston.dsat.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/blandford-forum/durweston-church-of-england-primary-school-22586

## About

Durweston CE Primary School is a small village school that gets to know all of its children as individuals and strives to bring out the best in each of them. It has high expectations of work and behaviour but also makes sure its children have fun. The school's vision is to 'Feed the mind, nurture the spirit and free the imagination.'

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our Happy Experience at Durweston CE Primary: We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Durweston CE Primary School. Our child is thriving in a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the values of courage, compassion, and joy. The staff are dedicated and enthusiastic, making learning fun for our child. *(Sep 2023)*
- **4/5** — Some Positives and a Few Areas for Improvement: We have mixed feelings about Durweston CE Primary School. On the one hand, our child is happy and making friends, and the teachers are supportive. However, we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and communicate effectively about classroom activities. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School with a Lovely Community: We were so impressed with Durweston CE Primary School during our time there. The school's vision of 'Feed the mind, nurture the spirit, and free the imagination' is truly inspiring. The staff and governors work tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their full potential. *(Jul 2022)*

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