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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.

Book your free place today:
Book for Open Evening

See The Blandford School in Action

Following our Open Evening, we are also offering school tours during the normal school day, giving families the opportunity to see lessons taking place and experience everyday life at The Blandford School.

Tours start at 9:15am on:
Friday 9th October | Friday 16th October | Friday 23rd October

Book your school tour:
Book a School Tour

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OFSTED Information

At The Blandford School, we welcome external scrutiny and accountability as essential tools in our pursuit of excellence. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, well-rounded education to every student in our community, and we view inspection as a valuable opportunity to reflect, refine, and grow

We recognise that any external judgement captures a moment in time and, whilst important to us, our focus remains firmly on continuous improvement, driven by a shared belief that excellence is a journey, not a destination.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in April 2024, we were proud to be rated ‘Good’ in all categories. The report reflects the strength of our academic provision, our inclusive ethos, and the dedication of our staff

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What Ofsted Said About Us

“Teachers have strong subject knowledge. They present information to pupils clearly. They model and scaffold concepts to pupils effectively. This enables pupils to produce high-quality work.”

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“The school is developing a culture of reading. The library...is a vibrant and welcoming space. There is a keen focus on supporting students who struggle to read.”

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

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"Staff have high expectations for students' behaviour and attitudes to school."

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“The school provides strong pastoral support. Staff take time to get to know their students well, and relationships are positive.”

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"Students are safe here and know who to talk to if they need help or guidance.”