The Forum School, based in Blandford Forum, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Forum School currently has around 24 pupils on roll, which is about 36% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 87.5% boys and 12.5% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QS |
| Website: | https://www.cambiangroup.com/specialist-education/our-schools/autism-schools/the-forum-school/ |
| Telephone: | 01258860295 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jane Holloway |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116593 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 66 |
| Number of Pupils: | 24 |
| Number of Boys: | 21 |
| Number of Girls: | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shillingstone Church of England Primary School Augustan Avenue , Shillingstone DT11 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shillingstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Augustan Avenue , Shillingstone DT11 0TX | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Child Okeford Station Road , Child Okeford DT11 8EL | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Child Okeford Station Road , Child Okeford DT11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Okeford Fitzpaine Church of England School The Cross , Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RF | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House School Shillingstone , DT11 0QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Forum School Shillingstone , DT11 0QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanford School Child Okeford , DT11 8HN | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.