Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Year 6 to Year 7: Parents and carers will receive login credentials for our online admissions platform, Applicaa, between late May and early June.
In-year admissions: Apply for a place via Dorset County: Apply Here
We offer a full curriculum including GCSEs, BTECs / vocational courses, A levels (in Sixth Form), and a wide range of enrichment and co-curricular options. For more information: Click Here
Progress is monitored through classwork, homework, assessments, and regular progress reports which are shared with parents.
We have a clear anti-bullying policy. Students can report concerns, and incidents are addressed promptly. Our student Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are also on hand every lunch and break.
Students have a tutor, Head of Year, and Guidance & Welfare Officer. Additional support includes mentoring, counselling, wellbeing support, and our full-time Student Support Worker, Kirsty Radford.
Full details, including jumpers, shirts, trousers/skirts, and shoes, are here: Uniform Policy
Yes! Packed lunches are welcome. Food is also available at The Hub at break and lunchtime. For more information: Click Here
If your child forgets their lunch, please drop it in to the office before 1PM and we will get this to them.
If this is not possible your child can visit the school reception for a lunch loan, once the invoice from the kitchen has been generated, you will be requested via email to repay the loan.
The official school hours are: 8:45am – 3:20pm.
See full details: School Day
Call 01258 451121 or email office@blandfordschool.org.uk on the day of absence. If your child is ill for more than one day, please do this on each day of their illness.
We offer exam-focused lessons, revision sessions, and mock exams.
For more information on Examinations: Click Here
From Year 7, students receive guidance from our Careers Lead, Paul Gilson (pgilson@blandfordschool.org.uk).
From Year 9, students have individual guidance sessions with our career advisor from EDT. This support helps students explore strengths, set goals, plan next steps, and discover opportunities.
Our Strategic Careers Lead is Duncan Smith (dsmith@blandfordschool.org.uk).
To find out more: Click here
Lunchtime and after-school clubs run daily and are regularly updated. See the full list here: School Clubs
All policies, including behaviour, safeguarding, and SEND, are available here: Policies
Contact details are on the website or via the school office: office@blandfordschool.org.uk
For more contact details: Click Here
Please contact the school office: office@blandfordschool.org.uk
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