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The Forum Centre
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BX, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
18
Capacity
57
Ages
5–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
32%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high LocaleIQ score indicating strong overall performance, this school stands out for its exceptional parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. Although published data is limited due to the small pupil population of just 18, the positive parent feedback suggests a nurturing environment and effective education.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British100.0%
Location
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50.85996, -2.16428 · DT11 7BX
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN131827
School typePupil referral unit
Websitewww.theforumcentre.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Forum Centre rated by Ofsted?
The Forum Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2012.
Is The Forum Centre a good school?
The Forum Centre scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Forum Centre?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Forum Centre receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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