Question 1

What schools serve Blandford Forum?

Accepted Answer

There are 18 schools in Blandford Forum, Dorset — including Downlands Community School, The Blandford School, Bryanston School, Hanford School, Clayesmore School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Blandford Forum?

Accepted Answer

Blandford Forum has 10 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There are also 7 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Blandford Forum?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Blandford Forum, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Blandford Forum schools are set by Dorset and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Dorset admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Blandford Forum?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Blandford Forum are set by Dorset as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Blandford Forum

Primary Schools in Blandford Forum (10)

Downlands Community School

Archbishop Wake Church of England Primary School

Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School

Spetisbury CofE Primary School

Milborne St Andrew First School

Milldown CofE Academy

Shillingstone Church of England Primary School

Durweston Church of England Primary School

St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford

Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School

Secondary Schools in Blandford Forum (1)

The Blandford School

Other Schools in Blandford Forum (7)

Bryanston School

Hanford School

Clayesmore School

Milton Abbey School

The Forum School

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