The Blandford School

The Blandford School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 46% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £272,213. Over a 12 month period, 524 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

46%

Mathematics

56%

> Entries

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9

Biology

40%

Chemistry

67%

Physics

43%

Psychology

50%

History

15%

Sociology

21%

Business Studies Single

43%

Geography

0%

Economics

50%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

15%

Mathematics

17%

> Entries

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182

English Language

13%

English Literature

8%

Physics

40%

Chemistry

66%

Biology

63%

Science: Double Award

9%

Geography

15%

History

24%

Religious Studies

32%

Music

7%

Drama and Theatre Studies

9%

Physical Education Sports Studies

26%

Business Studies: Single

28%

French

9%

Spanish

19%

Design and Technology

19%

Art and Design

3%

DandT Food Technology

6%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

524

Anti-social behaviour

116

Violence and sexual offences

161

Vehicle crime

28

Shoplifting

53

Burglary

22

Criminal damage and arson

55

Public order

37

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

4

Other theft

37

Drugs

3

Bicycle theft

1

Other crime

4

Possession of weapons

2

Headteacher: Mrs Sally Wilson

Local Authority: Dorset

Telephone: 1258451121

Website: www.blandfordschool.org.uk

Address: Milldown Road, null, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SQ

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