The Blandford SchoolThe Forum Centre
Inspection, results, pupils and attendance side by side in Blandford Forum.
Summary of the comparison
This page compares The Blandford School and The Forum Centre in Blandford Forum.
The Blandford School was judged Good and The Forum Centre was judged Good.
Side-by-side comparison
| Measure | Blandford ForumThe Blandford School | Blandford ForumThe Forum Centre | England average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Our score | C58/100 | Not scored | |
| Local ranking | 9th of 29 in Dorset | Not ranked | |
| Inspection | Ofsted: Good | Ofsted: Good | |
| School type | Voluntary controlled school | Pupil referral unit | |
| Phase | Secondary | Not reported | |
| Age range | 11-18 | 5-16 | |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | |
| Pupils on roll | 1,135 | 18 | |
| Capacity | 1,557 | 57 | |
| Location | Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ | Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX | |
| GCSE results | |||
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | Not reported | 46.0 |
| Grade 5+ in English & maths | 46.2% | Not reported | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ in English & maths | 65.9% | Not reported | 64.8% |
| Entering EBacc | 26.9% | Not reported | 40.5% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.16 | Not reported | 4.09 |
| Cohort | 182 | Not reported | |
| A-level results | |||
| A-level entries | 60 | Not reported | |
| A-level average points | 37.2 | Not reported | 35.0 |
| A-level average grade | B- | Not reported | |
| Best 3 A-levels points | 37.5 | Not reported | 35.8 |
| AAB+ incl. facilitating subjects | 17.4% | Not reported | 17.5% |
| Pupils | |||
| Pupils in the census | 1,135 | 18 | |
| Free school meals (ever 6) | 20.8% | 72.2% | |
| English as an additional language | 5.9% | 0.0% | |
| SEN support | 6.7% | 44.4% | |
| SEN with an EHC plan | 2.9% | 55.6% | |
| Attendance | |||
| Overall absence | 8.7% | Not reported | 6.2% |
| Persistent absence | 21.9% | Not reported | 15.8% |
Historical trends
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Free school meal eligibility (ever 6)
Pupils on roll
Ethnicity over time
One panel per school: the largest groups across this comparison, one colour per group, on a shared scale.
The Blandford School
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