The Blandford School vs Bryanston School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Blandford School
Blandford Forum
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum
Overview
Phase
Secondary
All-through
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Other independent school
Age Range
11–18
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Selective
Local Authority
Dorset
Dorset
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1103
776
Capacity
1557
911
Occupancy
71%
85%
FSM %
21.2%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Apr 2024
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.2
10.4
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
37.1%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
B
Points Per Entry
37.2
38.5
Best 3 A-Levels
B-
B-
AAB+ %
17%
10%
Value Added
Above average
Well above average
A-Level Students
60
125
Retention
90%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
29%
-
Degree course
74%
-
Any L4+ destination
75%
-
Apprenticeships
1%
-
Cohort size
73
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Psychology (52)
Mathematics (32)
Biology (30)
Sociology (28)
Business Studies:Single (28)
Psychology (28)
History (26)
Biology (26)
Mathematics (72)
Government and Politics (70)
English Literature (64)
Business Studies (60)
History (60)
Psychology (56)
Business Studies:Single (54)
English Literature (52)