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.
Meet our staff and students, explore our excellent facilities,
and discover the wide range of opportunities available both inside and outside the classroom.
Headteacher Talks
5:15pm
6:15pm
Each talk will be followed by a tour of the school,
giving you the chance to experience life at The Blandford School first-hand.
Book your free place today:
https://forms.office.com/e/pbC891ddqP?origin=lprLink
Careers
From Year 7, students receive structured careers guidance from our Careers Lead, Paul Gilson (pgilson@blandfordschool.org.uk), helping them to begin exploring future pathways and develop early aspirations.
From Year 9, students benefit from individual careers guidance sessions with our professional Careers Adviser from EDT. Working closely with each student, these sessions focus on identifying strengths and interests, setting realistic and achievable goals, planning next steps, and uncovering opportunities they may not have previously considered. This personalised support ensures every student is empowered to follow their own unique path.
Our Strategic Careers Lead is Deputy Head, Duncan Smith (dsmith@blandfordschool.org.uk).
The Governor responsible for Careers is Peter Slocombe, and our Enterprise Adviser is Evonne Pemberton, who supports the school by strengthening links between education and the world of work.
To explore courses and apprenticeships, students and families can also use the National Careers Service:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course