Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5 we offer provision at level 2 and level 3 alongside opportunities to resit GCSE English and Maths where appropriate.

At level 2 students follow a BTEC in Travel and Tourism and OCR Cambridge National Business Studies, alongside GCSE re-sits for English and Mathematics. Students are also expected to participate in a work experience placement.

At level 3 we offer a range of A Level choices, alongside some alternative courses such as BTEC and Cambridge Technicals.

For full details of the courses offered please refer to the Sixth Form pages of our website and the 6th Form Options booklet.

 

Our dedicated Sixth Form team will support you as an individual in choosing appropriate courses which allow you to follow your areas of strength and interest, whilst also being open to discovering completely new subjects too. We help you enjoy, flourish and succeed on your chosen programme.

Committed and experienced Post-16 teachers employ a range of teaching styles and approaches which make the most of outstanding, extensive and state of the art facilities and ensure learning in this superb environment is personalised and fun!

More detailed information on the Sixth Form curriculum is available in the  Sixth Form section of the website.

02/11/2023 – The Blandford School is open.

19 March, 2024

SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION

Updated 17/02/2022

Dear Parent/Carer

On the advice of Dorset Council, due to storm Eunice all schools in Dorset have been advised to close due to the Red Weather Warning in place for Dorset from the Met Office.  Therefore, The Blandford School will be closed in line with this advice on Friday, 18 February and no school transport will be running throughout Dorset.  School will reopen on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

For Friday, 18 February work will be set for students by teachers on TEAMS.

 

We hope you all have an enjoyable half term and look forward to seeing students again on Monday, 28 February 2022.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Duncan Smith

Deputy Headteacher

19 March, 2024

 

 

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