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Bryanston School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bryanston School is an other independent not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 778 pupils, and a capacity of 911 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-18

Age range

778

Pupils

911

Capacity

85%

Fill rate

Bryanston School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bryanston School?

The catchment area for Bryanston School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Bryanston School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Dorset may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Bryanston School: 911 places, 85% filled: places available

Bryanston School has a published admission number of 911 places. 778 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 911 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Dorset publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Dorset Council school admissions (official) →

Bryanston School: School Information

Full address
Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Local authority
Dorset
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
113910

Other Not applicable Schools in Blandford Forum

If Bryanston School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Blandford Forum are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Dorset

Bryanston School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Dorset. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Bryanston School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bryanston School

What is the catchment area for Bryanston School?

The catchment area for Bryanston School is the geographic zone Dorset uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Dorset publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bryanston School oversubscribed?

Bryanston School has a capacity of 911 places and currently has 778 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.

What is the admissions policy for Bryanston School?

Bryanston School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Dorset publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Bryanston School cover?

Bryanston School is a not applicable school in Blandford Forum, Dorset, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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