School Compass
The Forum School
Blandford Forum · Dorset · DT11 0QS. all-through · Other independent special school · Independent · Ages 7 to 19. 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
- Requires improvement
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 20/11/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is The Forum School's Ofsted rating?
The Forum School has an overall Ofsted grade of Requires improvement (published 20/11/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is The Forum School?
The Forum School is in Blandford Forum (DT11 0QS), Dorset. URN 116593.
How do I compare The Forum School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with The Forum 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 (Standard inspection: Requires Improvement Standard inspection · 22 October 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
of this part of the inspection is: the school now meets the previously failed standards. The school now meets the following standards Part 5. Premises of and accommodation at schools 25 The standard in this paragraph is met if the proprietor ensures that the school premises and the accommodation and facilities…
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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.
Citation
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The Forum School
URN: 116593
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Blandford Forum
Postcode: DT11 0QS
Ofsted overall: Requires improvement (20/11/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116593/
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