The Forum Centre is a pupil referral unit in Blandford Forum, Dorset, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 19 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 19 (places for 57)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kim Rickford (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 February 1999
- Free school meals
- 63.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Dorset
- School reference (URN)
- 131827
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Dorset council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2012; standards maintained (January 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, January 2025).
Contact and getting there
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Forum School Independent · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 4.9 miles
- The Luccombe Hub Independent · Ages 8–18 5.5 miles
- Graduately Developing Futures Independent · Ages 6–14 · Ofsted: Good 7.6 miles
By need in Dorset: Autism (13) · Speech and language (11) · Moderate learning (9) · Physical (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Severe learning (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about The Forum Centre
How do I get a place at The Forum Centre?
Places at The Forum Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Dorset council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Forum Centre take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Forum Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Forum Centre?
The Forum Centre, Park Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX, in Dorset.
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