The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 24
- Capacity
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Jane Holloway (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
April 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
June 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
June 2006 | Inspection
Standard inspection
October 2000 | Inspection
Location
Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0QS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Forum School's Ofsted rating?
The Forum School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Forum School?
The Forum School currently has 24 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Forum School take?
The Forum School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is The Forum School?
The Forum School is in Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Forum School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Forum School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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