Curriculum

Progress of all students in lessons is a key focus for the school and we are committed to personalised learning, interactive lessons and targeted assessment. Students receive baseline tests on

entry and are then tracked closely through the school.

At Key Stage 3 we aim to ensure that all students have the foundation to achieve in Key Stages 4 and 5.

At Key Stages 4 and 5, our ‘Raising Achievement’ strategy defines appropriate  interventions to ensure students reach their potential and beyond in all subjects.

Teachers enthuse, engage and motivate students, while students show resilience and confidence when tackling challenging activities. Intellectual curiosity and independent enquiry are encouraged. We aim to provide students with meaningful feedback so that they can make further progress. No time is wasted.

“Close monitoring of my progress has made such a positive difference to my GCSE grades”

Year 11 student

 

“You will really enjoy being a
student here, I do.”
Year 7 student

Curriculum Statement
TBS Progression Routes
Careers Education Overview
For more information please contact Mr Duncan Smith

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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