The Blandford School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Blandford School
Address: Milldown Road
Town/City: Blandford Forum
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT11 7SQ
Country: 100041116809
 Telephone Number: 01258 451121
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sally Wilson
Capacity: 1557
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1082 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 113888
DfE Number: 838/4510
UKPRN: 10006602
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14000839)
Electoral Ward: Blandford (E05012685)

Easting & Northing: 388144E, 106922N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 44.35" N 2° 10' 10.93" W
Plus Code: 9C2VVR6J+W4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Forum Centre (0.4km)
  2. Milldown CofE Academy (0.5km)
  3. Bryanston School (1.2km)
  4. Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School (1.5km)
  6. Durweston Church of England Primary School (2.8km)
  7. Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School (3.6km)
  8. Downlands Community School (4.1km)
  9. Spetisbury CofE Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Jens Bertelsen - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Bishopp - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 March 2025.
  • Mr Paul Cosway - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Shaun Cronin - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2024.
  • Mrs Gemma Dunning - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2025.
  • Mrs Milena Lee - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Moore - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mr Peter Peplow - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2026.
  • Mr Steve Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 May 2024.
  • Mr Martin Richley - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Rodwell - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2024.
  • Mr Mario Roncaglia - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mr John Seal - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2024.
  • Mr Peter Slocombe - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mr Duncan Smith - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2024.
  • Mr John Tanner - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2019 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2023.
  • Mr James Vaughan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mrs Penny White - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2024.
  • Mr Barry Williams - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mrs Sally Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2003 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 April 2030.