Discover Our Award-Winning Sixth Form!
Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 19 November 2026, from 6pm–8pm.
Proud recipients of two Alps Gold Awards for outstanding student progress in A Levels and vocational qualifications, with our three-year performance placing us among the top 1% nationally!
Explore our facilities, meet our staff and students, and discover where your future could take you!
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Governing Body
At The Blandford School, we recognise the vital role that our Governors play in shaping the strategic direction, leadership, and long-term vision of the school. Their work ensures that we remain focused on delivering the highest standards of education and wellbeing for every student.
We believe that effective governance is built on a deep understanding of the school’s day-to-day life, informed by regular engagement with staff, scrutiny of performance data, and purposeful visits during the working school day. Our Governors are actively involved, bringing both challenge and support to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Their commitment and insight help us maintain a strong, forward-looking culture — one that reflects our values and serves our community with integrity and ambition.
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What Ofsted said about governance at The Blandford School
“Governors have an accurate insight into the school. They support the school well and challenge it to be better. All staff have access to high-quality professional development.”
Our School Governors are:
| NAME | STRUCTURE | ROLE |
| Jens Bertelsen | Chair | Finance |
| Shaun Cronin | Vice-Chair | Behaviour |
| Rosaleen Beaver | Co-opted | SEND |
| Paul Cosway | Co-opted | Safeguarding and Prevent |
| Jemma Lacey | Co-opted | Enrichment & Parent Engagement |
| Hugo Mieville | Co-opted | Pupil Premium & Armed Forces Link |
| Martin Richley | Co-opted | Finance, IT & Data |
| Mario Roncaglia | Co-opted | Trips & Visits |
| Peter Slocombe | Co-opted | Sixth Form, Careers & Estates |
| Gemma Dunning | Co-opted | SEND |
| Milena Lee | Staff Governor | Staff (Teaching) |
| Dan Phelps |
Parent Governor |
Parent Governor |