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

Essential Equipment for Students

Essential Equipment 

To ensure students are fully prepared for their lessons, we have compiled a list of essential items that will help support their learning and participation. Students should have the following items for each lesson.

Essential Items
  • Blue or Black Pens

  • Green Pens for Corrections

  • Pencil

  • Eraser

  • Ruler (30cm long)

  • Glue

  • Safety Scissors (designed for school use)

  • Sharpener

  • 12 Colouring Pencils

  • Highlighters

  • Dry-Wipe Board Pen and Small Cloth

  • Student Diary (provided free of charge)

  • Good Scientific Calculator (Casio fx-83GT X or Casio fx-83GT CW, as specified by the Maths department) 

  • Pair of Compasses

  • Protractor

  • Parent Pay Card (essential for using printers at no cost, one card provided free)

  • Reading Book (age-appropriate)

  • Hair Bands (for long hair in PE, DT, and Science)

  • Airtight Plastic Container (for taking food products home – approx. H 10-12cm, W 12-15cm, L 20-25cm)

Desirable Items
  • 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/Dance Shoes (for Dance lessons)

  • Headphones (small 3.5mm jack connector)

By ensuring that your child has these items, they will be equipped for success and able to fully engage in their studies across all subjects. Thank you for your support in helping them be well-prepared for the school year!