The Forum School
Other independent special school · Ages 7–19 · Blandford Forum, Dorset
The Forum School is an independent special school in Blandford Forum, Dorset for ages 7–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 31 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The quality of education pupils receive is improving steadily.”
- “Pupils engage well with their learning when it is interesting and meets their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Staff carefully plan personal development opportunities for pupils based on their talents and interests.”
To improve
- “However, the starting point for pupils' learning is not always accurately identified, this includes in the sixth form.”
- “This can lead to important curriculum content not being taught.”
- “Many pupils have gaps in their knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- Hanford School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Yewstock School 2.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- Clayesmore School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bryanston School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Forum Centre 4.9 mi Standards maintained
- Milton Abbey School 5.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Luccombe Hub 6.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Port Regis Preparatory School 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade