Open Special Mixed

The Forum School

Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS
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The Forum School
Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS
24 Pupils
66 Capacity
7–19 Age Range
— FSM %
21 Boys
3 Girls
About The Forum School

The Forum School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 7–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 24 pupils on roll. School capacity: 66. Current headteacher: Jane Holloway.

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 Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency North Dorset
Ward Blackmore Vale
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 24 / 0
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 19-06-1992
UKPRN 10018094
URN 116593
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
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Shillingstone Church of England Primary School
1.26 km • Blandford Forum
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Forum School is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
The Forum School has 24 pupils, with a capacity of 66.
The Forum School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
The Principal at The Forum School is Mrs Jane Holloway.
The Forum School is at Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Forum School: Has a sixth form.
The Forum School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Jane Holloway
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS
01258860295
www.cambiangroup.com/specialist-education/our-schools/autism-schools/the-forum-school/
Location
DT11 0QS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116593
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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