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
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: Mr Alan Jones
Capacity: 1557
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1103 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 71% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.2%

Location and administration

URN: 113888
DfE Number: 838/4510
UKPRN: 10006602
UPRN: 100041116809
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
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

  • Mrs Rosaleen Beaver - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Jens Bertelsen - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mrs Katherine Burrows - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Paul Cosway - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2030.
  • Mr Shaun Cronin - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Dunning - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Alan Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Jemma Lacy - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mrs Milena Lee - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr Hugo Mieville - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mrs Victoria Moore - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Ms Johanna Mottaghi - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Dan Phelps - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Martin Richley - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • Mr Mario Roncaglia - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr Peter Slocombe - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • Mr Duncan Smith - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mr Barry Williams - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2027.