The Forum School
URN: 116593 • Blandford Forum DT11 0QS
Overview
- Name
- The Forum School
- URN
- 116593
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Holloway (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01258860295
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shillingstone, Blandford Forum DT11 0QS
Summary
The Forum School, located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender students with a current enrolment of 24 pupils, against a capacity of 66. The school focuses on providing tailored educational experiences for children with autism, ensuring that each student's unique needs are met. The ethos of the school revolves around fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and development.
The curriculum at The Forum School is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing for individualised learning pathways that cater to the diverse abilities of its students. The school employs a range of therapeutic approaches and specialist services to support students' educational and emotional needs, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.
Community engagement is an essential aspect of The Forum School's ethos, with various events and activities aimed at fostering connections between students, families, and the wider community. This collaborative approach helps to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the Cambian Group's website dedicated to the school.
The curriculum at The Forum School is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing for individualised learning pathways that cater to the diverse abilities of its students. The school employs a range of therapeutic approaches and specialist services to support students' educational and emotional needs, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.
Community engagement is an essential aspect of The Forum School's ethos, with various events and activities aimed at fostering connections between students, families, and the wider community. This collaborative approach helps to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the Cambian Group's website dedicated to the school.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Sensory Difficulties (sen)
- Sensory Difficulties & Behaviours (sen)
- Sense virtual sensory sport competition (sen)
- Sensory wall (sen)
- Consent (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Information, News & Events (calendar)
- New classroom - 'Outside In' (calendar)
- Autumn Term Fundraiser (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Priory Blandford Camhs (60.2)
- The Forum Centre (48.2)
- Knighton House School (47.4)
- Bryanston School (47.2)
- Clayesmore School (46.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 66 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 66 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 66 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 66 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 66 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 66 | 0.00 |
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