Join Us for The Blandford School Open Evening 2026
Thursday 1st October 2026 | From 5:00pm
Choosing the right secondary school is an important decision,
and we'd love to welcome you to The Blandford School
to see what makes our community so special.
Meet our staff and students, explore our excellent facilities,
and discover the wide range of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.
Headteacher Talks
5:15pm
6:15pm
Each talk will be followed by a tour of the school,
giving you the chance to experience life at The Blandford School first-hand.
Book your free place today:
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Student Equipment List
Equipment for Learning
To help students make the most of their learning, we ask that they come to school each day with the correct essential equipment. Having the right items helps students stay organised, confident, and ready for lessons.
Essential Items
All students should have:
- Blue or black pens
- Green pen (for corrections)
- Pencil
- Eraser
- 30cm ruler
- Scientific calculator – Casio fx-83GT X or Casio fx-83GT CW (as specified by the Maths Faculty)
- Pair of compasses
- Protractor
- Dry-wipe board pen and small cloth
- Student diary (provided free of charge by the school)
- ParentPay card (issued free of charge; required for printer use)
- Reading book (age appropriate)
- Glue stick
- Scissors (safety scissors suitable for school use)
- Pencil sharpener
- Coloured pencils (12 pack)
- Highlighters
- Hair bands (for students with long hair, required in PE, DT and Science)
- Airtight plastic container for food products (approx. H 10–12cm, W 12–15cm, L 20–25cm)
Desirable Items
The following items are useful but not essential:
- A watch (please note: smart watches are not permitted)
- Collins Easy Learning French/Spanish dictionary (as required)
- Mini English dictionary
- Geometry set
- Post-it notes
- Drawing pencils (2B and 4B)
- Fine liner pen
- Grip socks or dance shoes (for Dance lessons)
- Headphones with standard 3.5mm jack connection
Having the correct equipment helps students settle quickly into lessons and reduces disruption. We appreciate your support in ensuring your child is fully prepared each day.