The Lower Years

The school curriculum in both KS3 and KS4 follows the National Curriculum.

In Year 7 students follow a common curriculum. This comprises English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Drama/Dance, French, Geography, History, Design, ICT and Computing, Music, Physical Education and Personal, Social and Religious Education.

In Years 8 and 9 the same core curriculum is available with the opportunity to study Spanish.

 

Suggested Reading List :

 

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

 

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOOL PLACE FOR YEAR 7 STARTING SEPTEMBER 2024