School Compass
The Blandford School
Blandford Forum · Dorset · DT11 7SQ. secondary · Voluntary controlled school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 47
- English & maths 9–4
- 66%
Ofsted publication date: 21/05/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is The Blandford School's Ofsted rating?
The Blandford School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 21/05/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are The Blandford School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 47. English and maths 9–4: 66%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is The Blandford School?
The Blandford School is in Blandford Forum (DT11 7SQ), Dorset. URN 113888.
How do I compare The Blandford School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 23 April 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
The school’s core values of REAP: respect, effort, attitude and perseverance underpin all aspects of school life. The school strives to provide the same highquality education to all pupils. Leaders work to overcome any challenges that pupils face. For example, the school's work alongside ‘MYTIME’ has enabled young…
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Other schools in Blandford Forum
18 schools on the Blandford Forum town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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The Blandford School
URN: 113888
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Blandford Forum
Postcode: DT11 7SQ
Ofsted overall: Good (21/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113888/
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