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The Blandford School

Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
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The Blandford School
Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
1,135 Pupils
1,557 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
581 Boys
554 Girls
About The Blandford School

The Blandford School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Blandford Forum and the surrounding area in Dorset. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South West region.

It has 1,135 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,557. Current headteacher: Alan Jones.

Information on The Blandford School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency North Dorset
Ward Blandford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006602
URN 113888
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jens Bertelsen Chair of Governors 16/01/2025 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jens Bertelsen Chair of Governors 17/01/2025 16/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosaleen Beaver Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jens Bertelsen Governor 08/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Burrows Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Cosway Governor 28/04/2022 27/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shaun Cronin Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Dunning Governor 08/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Dunning Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Jones Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jemma Lacy Governor 25/04/2024 24/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Milena Lee Governor 10/03/2022 09/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
The Forum Centre
0.43 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Milldown CofE Academy
0.46 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Bryanston School
1.19 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
1.23 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
1.49 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Durweston Church of England Primary School
2.83 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Blandford School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
The Blandford School has 1,135 pupils, with a capacity of 1,557.
The Blandford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Blandford School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Blandford School is Mr Alan Jones.
The Blandford School is at Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Blandford School: Has a sixth form.
The Blandford School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alan Jones
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ
01258451121
www.blandfordschool.org.uk
Location
DT11 7SQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113888
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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