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The Blandford School
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.9 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,135
Capacity
1,557
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.0, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 43% nationally for GCSE results. A notable 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 65% progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at just 27%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.0 | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other3.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black African0.1%
Location
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50.86168, -2.16983 · DT11 7SQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113888
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.blandfordschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Blandford School rated by Ofsted?
The Blandford School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is The Blandford School a good school?
The Blandford School scores 50.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Blandford School in GCSEs?
The Blandford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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