The Blandford School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Milldown Road, DT11 7SQ |
| School Website | www.blandfordschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1258451121 |
| URN | 113888 |
School Census
| Total | 1108 |
| Girls/Boys | 546/562 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.3%/50.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 212 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/04/2024 | Good |
| 12/10/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 17/01/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 October 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 January 2018 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 October 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 March 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 16 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 October 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 40.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 43% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.5 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 233 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 210 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 200 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 186 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 158 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 70% |
| no | 30% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Milldown CofE Academy
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Milldown Road, , DT11 7SN