The Blandford School
URN: 113888 • Blandford Forum DT11 7SQ
Overview
- Name
- The Blandford School
- URN
- 113888
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 79.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01258451121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7SQ
Summary
The Blandford School, located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, is a mixed voluntary controlled secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,135 students and a capacity of 1,557. The school promotes core values of Respect, Effort, Attitude, and Perseverance, which underpin its educational ethos. The institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at The Blandford School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, with structured pathways for Key Stages 4 and 5. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and support for mental health, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school provides resources for students and parents, such as revision guides and guidance on post-16 options.
The Blandford School prioritises safeguarding and welfare, ensuring that all students are protected and supported in their development. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at The Blandford School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, with structured pathways for Key Stages 4 and 5. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs and support for mental health, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, the school provides resources for students and parents, such as revision guides and guidance on post-16 options.
The Blandford School prioritises safeguarding and welfare, ensuring that all students are protected and supported in their development. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- The Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Year 6 Transition Parent Presentation (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Careers – Apprenticeships (calendar)
- Private Tutors – Advice for Parents & Carers (download)
- Operation Encompass (download)
- Admissions Arrangements for Community Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset Council 2022-2023 – OSA (download)
- Admissions Arrangements for Community Voluntary Controlled Schools in Dorset Council 2023-2024 – OSA (download)
- DSL Contact Details (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The Woodroffe School (80.2)
- The Thomas Hardye School (79.4)
- Ferndown Upper School (78.3)
- Beaminster School (75.1)
- Lytchett Minster School (69.1)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1135 | 581 | 554 | 1557 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1142 | 581 | 561 | 1557 | 22.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1082 | 585 | 497 | 1557 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1082 | 585 | 497 | 1557 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1043 | 562 | 481 | 1557 | 17.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1024 | 555 | 469 | 1557 | 16.70 |
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