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The Blandford School

Voluntary controlled school · Blandford Forum · DT11 7SQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,103

Local authority

Dorset

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, 1,103 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.2%.

Open schools in Blandford Forum
18
Secondary schools in Blandford Forum
1
Academies among open schools in Blandford Forum
50% (9)
Open schools in DT11
19
Secondary in DT11
1
Open schools in Dorset LA
184
Secondary in Dorset LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Blandford ForumNear DT11

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
113888

Location

Address
Milldown Road
Postcode
DT11 7SQ
Town
Blandford Forum
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,103
Boys / girls
547 / 556
School capacity
1,557
Capacity fill
1,103 / 1,557 (71%)
Free school meals
21.2%
FSM pupils
207
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01258451121
Website
http://www.blandfordschool.org.uk

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