THE Blandford School was alive with excitement and pride today (August 21) as Year 11 students came together to collect their long-awaited exam results.

Staff, parents and carers were on hand to celebrate, as the class of 2025 upheld the school’s proud tradition of achieving results above the national average in English and Maths, while also excelling in a range of other subjects.

Standout performances were seen in the sciences, maths, catering and food, business and modern foreign languages.

These successes reflect the school’s broad and inclusive curriculum, combined with consistently high-quality teaching and learning as recognised by OFSTED who graded the school as Good in April 2024.

Headteacher Sally Wilson praised the year group.

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“I am personally delighted with Year 11’s achievements, well done you! As a team, we have observed the dedication and focus you have had and we are delighted for you,” she said.

“As I leave The Blandford School and hand over to Mr Jones, I would like to thank all my colleagues who do such a tremendous job and should be rightly proud of their contribution to your futures.”

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Mr. Dan Spry, head of year, also reflected on the achievement of the cohort.

“On a year group and individual level, I couldn’t be prouder of the results achieved by so many of our students,” he said.

“As ever, the individual stories behind the numbers tell of hard work, perseverance, focus and for many, overcoming adversity to achieve fantastic results.

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“Year 11, I look back on the past 5 years with immense satisfaction, and I wish every one of you the very best with the next steps on your journey.”

As these students move forward, whether into Sixth Form, vocational courses, or apprenticeships, the school is confident they will build on the strong foundations they have established at The Blandford School.