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The Forum Centre

The Forum Centre, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
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The Forum Centre
Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
18 Pupils
57 Capacity
5–16 Age Range
72.20% FSM %
12 Boys
6 Girls
About The Forum Centre

The Forum Centre is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 18 pupils on roll. School capacity: 57. Current headteacher: Kim Rickford.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-02-1999
UKPRN 10017103
URN 131827
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Lawson Chair of Governors 03/05/2023 23/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kim Ashby Governor 29/01/2025 28/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Collins Governor 29/01/2025 28/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Gavin Governor 06/05/2020 05/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Guy Godmon Governor 18/09/2018 17/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Kieren Hasler Governor 18/09/2019 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Hayball Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Howieson Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Thyrza Pickering Governor 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Thyrza Pickering Governor 02/03/2026 01/03/2030 Appointed by LA
Mrs Kim Rickford Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Katherine Russell Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Blandford School
0.43 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Milldown CofE Academy
0.68 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School
0.8 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School
1.26 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Bryanston School
1.63 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Durweston Church of England Primary School
3.26 km • Blandford Forum
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Forum Centre is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
The Forum Centre has 18 pupils, with a capacity of 57.
The Forum Centre caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Forum Centre is Mrs Kim Rickford.
The Forum Centre is at The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Forum Centre: Does not have a sixth form.
The Forum Centre is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kim Rickford
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
01258455202
www.theforumcentre.com
Location
DT11 7BX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131827
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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