The Forum Centre
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Forum Centre
Address: The Forum Centre, Park Road
Town/City: Blandford Forum
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT11 7BX
Telephone Number: 01258 455202
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1999

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kim Rickford
Capacity: 57
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 19 (68% boys & 32% girls)
Enrollment: 33% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 63.2%

Location and administration

URN: 131827
DfE Number: 838/1100
UKPRN: 10017103
UPRN: 10013292102
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: North Dorset (E14001388)
Electoral Ward: Blandford (E05012685)

Easting & Northing: 388534E, 106730N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 38.17" N 2° 9' 50.96" W
Plus Code: 9C2VVR6P+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Blandford School (0.4km)
  2. Milldown CofE Academy (0.7km)
  3. Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School (1.3km)
  5. Bryanston School (1.6km)
  6. Durweston Church of England Primary School (3.3km)
  7. Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School (3.6km)
  8. Downlands Community School (3.8km)
  9. Spetisbury CofE Primary School (4.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Kim Ashby - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
  • Mr Jason Collins - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
  • Mr Phil Gavin - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2028.
  • Mr Guy Godmon - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Kieren Hasler - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Mr Roger Hayball - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Laura Howieson - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Thyrza Pickering - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 January 2026.
  • Mrs Thyrza Pickering - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kim Rickford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Katherine Russell - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Miss Claire Simmonds - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Alison Walter - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2028.