Milldown CE Academy is a beautiful school set just outside the heart of Blandford that welcomes children from Blandford town and the wider surrounding areas.

Choosing a school for your child is no easy decision. We therefore encourage every family to come for a visit and a cup of tea. This will enable you to begin to get to know us better, and us to begin to know you and your children.

During your visit, as well as exploring our wonderful surroundings and facilities, you will have a chance to spend time with our Headteacher.

Visit us and you will see a calm, warm intensity where all are taught to respect each other equally. We believe that all our children are custodians of the school and we encourage them to take responsibility for it, growing leaders and excellent young children in the process via our leadership groups and three bespoke curriculums.

We would love to show you the school in action. To book a tour with the headteacher, either phone the office or email them office@milldown.dsat.org.uk.

The governors of voluntary aided maintained schools (previously VC and VA) are their school’s ‘admissions authority’. Every year ‘admissions authorities’ must produce their school’s admissions arrangements (Admissions Policy) for the academic year which is two years ahead of the current school year. 

Please see our Policies page for the most recent Admissions Policies. 

In Year Admissions

• Applications for in year admission may be submitted at any time during the school year. 
• The School is part of the LA’s in-year co-ordination scheme.  Any person wishing to apply for a place at the school in-year will need to contact the LA for an application form and a supplementary information form if required.  Further details in respect of in-year applications are available from the school office or from the school website.
• The LA will liaise with the school on receipt of any in-year application so that it may be processed in accordance with the school’s admission arrangements.