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The Blandford School

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The Blandford School

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ

Voluntary controlled school
Pupils
1,135
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
47.0
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.3%
Basics 9-5
46.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.9%
EBacc APS
4.16
EBacc 9-5
13.7%
EBacc 9-4
20.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.21
A*-A Grades
29.0%
A*-B Grades
58.7%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

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About The Blandford School

The Blandford School is a secondary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. The school has around 1,135 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Blandford School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Blandford School

What is The Blandford School's Ofsted rating?
The Blandford School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Blandford School's latest exam results?
The Blandford School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Blandford School located?
The Blandford School is a secondary school in Blandford Forum, Dorset (DT11 7SQ).
How many pupils attend The Blandford School?
The Blandford School has around 1,135 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Blandford School with other schools?
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