The Blandford School

Mr R Hayball leads Inclusion/SEND.

“Mr R Hayball Head of Inclusion/SEND”

The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes students with SEND.

“The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”

Students are known well and receive personalised support throughout sixth form.

“We know our students well and provide personalised support throughout their journey.”

Mrs Katherine Burrows is named as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs Katherine Burrows kburrows@blandfordschool.org.uk”

Applied general entries averaged a Dist*- vocational grade in 2025.

“| Average point score per applied general entry expressed as a vocational grade | Dist\*- |”

The page reports nationally strong Sixth Form outcomes, without naming individual subjects.

“Our GCSE results consistently exceed national averages, and our Sixth Form outcomes rank among the best in the country.”

Sixth-form classes are described as small and taught by subject experts.

“Small classes are taught by subject experts, centred around our new, vibrant Sixth Form Centre.”

The reported end-of-study post-16 cohort comprised 85 students.

“| Number of students at the end of 16 to 18 studies | 85.00 |”

All Year 12 students receive a week of work experience, while some Level 2 and vocational students may undertake regular placements.

“We also offer a week of work experience for all year 12 students to support their progression plans. Level 2 students and vocational students studying a Diploma may also complete an ongoing work placement for half a day or a day a week.”

Representatives from every year group participate in regular student-voice meetings to advocate for peers and give staff feedback.

“The Blandford School holds regular student voice meetings with representatives from every year group. These meetings give students a platform to advocate for their peers and provide constructive feedback to staff.”

Respect, Effort, Attitude and Perseverance form the school's REAP values and underpin its provision.

“The school’s values of Respect, Effort, Attitude and Perseverance (REAP) underpin everything we do, preparing students for university, apprenticeships or employment.”

The school's REAP values are Respect, Effort, Attitude and Perseverance.

“Our REAP values – Respect, Effort, Attitude and Perseverance – sit at the core of everything we do.”

In 2025, 85 students were at the end of their 16–18 studies.

“| Number of students at the end of 16 to 18 studies | 85.00 |”

Twenty post-16 students had an applied general exam entry in 2025.

“| Number of students at the end of 16 to 18 study with an applied general exam entry | 20.00 |”

The school held a Sixth Form Open Evening attended by visitors from its own community and neighbouring schools.

“We were delighted to welcome an exceptional number of visitors—both from within The Blandford School community and from many neighbouring schools.”

The school is holding an open evening on 1 October 2026 from 5:00pm, with headteacher talks and school tours.

“Join Us for The Blandford School Open Evening 2026 Thursday 1st October 2026 | From 5:00pm”

The sixth form prepares students for university, apprenticeships or employment.

“The school’s values of Respect, Effort, Attitude and Perseverance (REAP) underpin everything we do, preparing students for university, apprenticeships or employment.”

The listed 2025 destinations include the University of Edinburgh, with courses in Chemistry and Business with Marketing.

“The University of Edinburgh - Chemistry - Business with Marketing”

The average grade per A-level entry was B- in 2025.

“| Average point score per A level entry expressed as a grade | B- |”

The average vocational grade per applied general entry was Dist*- in 2025.

“| Average point score per applied general entry expressed as a vocational grade | Dist\*- |”