The Forum School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
18
AGES
7 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(09/11/2022)
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Shillingstone
Blandford Forum
DT11 0QS
01258860295

School Description

This is a well-led school, full of hope and optimism. Staff form a strong team. They say that they work here because they are determined to make a difference to pupils’ lives. Staff across the school go above and beyond to help pupils to gain confidence and move forward, no matter what challenges they face. Because learning is about real experiences, pupils learn real life skills. They learn to plan, shop for and prepare their meals. They learn to make the school environment attractive by planting pots and hanging baskets. They help with jobs such as giving out the registers each day, maintaining the bicycles and caring for the horses. Learning is relevant and meaningful. As a result, pupils gain confidence and learn more about how they can live as independently as they are able. Pupils learn to respect one another and to behave well. Staff work out how to get the very best out of every pupil. They adapt their communication methods. They are flexible about where and when learning takes place. This helps pupils to get the best out of every day. As a parent reflected: ‘For the first time in a school, my son is thriving.’ Following some changes to leadership, the school is now more settled. Leaders know that it is important to embed the leadership roles so that everyone is clear about their responsibilities and the school continues to improve.

The Forum School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 77% Strongly Agree 15% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>77, "strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 23% Strongly Agree 62% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>23, "strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 46% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 30% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-12-2019
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 04-12-2019

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