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The Blandford School

State school · Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,135 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,135 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Dorset
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Sally Wilson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School 26 %
Milldown CofE Academy 16 %
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School 13 %
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School 11 %
Downlands Community School 8 %
Spetisbury CofE Primary School 8 %
Durweston Church of England Primary School 7 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Dunbury Church of England Academy 5 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.8%
LA avg.
42.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
37.87
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
71
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,135
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Milldown Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7SQ
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Telephone: 01258 451121

Email: office@blandford.dorset.sch.uk

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

Local authority: Dorset

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School data & information The Blandford School Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
1,135 Pupil numbers
20.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
7 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
47.8%
LA avg.
42.1%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.60
LA avg.
44.30
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.33 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 180 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.87
LA avg.
32.94
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 14 A
Physics GCE A level 7 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 9 A
History GCE A level 13 B
Geography GCE A level 9 C
Economics GCE A level 6 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 5 D
Chemistry GCE A level 9 A*
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 14 B
Biology GCE A level 15 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Blandford School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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