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OpenURN 131827

The Forum Centre

Pupil referral unit · Blandford Forum · DT11 7BX

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Age range

Ages 5–16

Pupils

19

Local authority

Dorset

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have 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 pupil referral unit, Ages 5–16, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, 19 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 63.2%.

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

Nearby 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
Pupil referral unit
Age range
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
131827

Location

Address
The Forum Centre, Park Road
Postcode
DT11 7BX
Town
Blandford Forum
County
Dorset
Local authority
Dorset
District
Dorset
Constituency
North Dorset
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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
19
Boys / girls
13 / 6
School capacity
57
Capacity fill
19 / 57 (33%)
Free school meals
63.2%
FSM pupils
12
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Pupil referral unit

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kim Rickford
Telephone
01258455202
Website
http://www.theforumcentre.com

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • Unknown date — Standards maintained (Report)