The Forum Centre

Alternative provision
Local authority maintained
Ages 5 to 16

Ofsted: Good

The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Forum Centre is an alternative provision school in Blandford Forum for ages 5 to 16. It is one of the 179 schools in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2012, report published 27 February 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

19 pupils on roll, with places for 57

Eligible for free school meals63.2%

63.2%, 36.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support52.6%

52.6%, 37.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan47.4%

47.4%, 41.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Forum Centre

School	Distance	Ofsted
The Quay School	13 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding
Harbour Vale School	17 miles	Ofsted: Good
Dorchester Learning Centre	17 miles	Ofsted: Good
Christchurch Learning Centre	19 miles	Ofsted: Good
The Compass	22 miles	Ofsted: Good

School details

School type: Pupil referral unit
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Kim Rickford
Phone: 01258455202
Website: theforumcentre.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
Local authority: Dorset
URN: 131827

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.