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Hanford School

Blandford Forum · Dorset · DT11 8HN. all-through · Other independent school · Independent · Ages 7 to 13. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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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
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KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

Where is Hanford School?

Hanford School is in Blandford Forum (DT11 8HN), Dorset. URN 113911.

How do I compare Hanford School with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Hanford School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (Routine inspection · 2025-12-02). Open the full PDF for context.

Governors and leaders work collectively to promote and prioritise pupils’ wellbeing. Their decisions align with the school’s ethos and traditions of nurturing pupils’ talents alongside simultaneously cherishing their childhood. Leaders blend close analysis of performance data with the views of pupils, parents and staff…

Full inspection report

Source pages for tables and establishment details.

Other schools in Blandford Forum

18 schools on the Blandford Forum town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.

All schools in Blandford Forum · Dorset towns

Citation

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Hanford School
URN: 113911
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Blandford Forum
Postcode: DT11 8HN
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113911/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

How to use this page

Open the compare tool with Hanford School already shortlisted, add neighbours from your postcode, then print a visit pack.

  1. Compare this school to load it into Side by side.
  2. Enter your home postcode and tick two to four nearby settings.
  3. Read how to read figures before treating any single number as a verdict.