The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 72% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 18
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 72.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Kim Rickford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Forum Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Forum Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Forum Centre?
The Forum Centre currently has 18 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Forum Centre take?
The Forum Centre caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is The Forum Centre?
The Forum Centre is in Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Forum Centre have a sixth form?
No, The Forum Centre does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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