Canford School

Boys & Girls, 13-18
Day & Boarding
Dorset

"Canford School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18 located in a beautiful 250-acre campus location near Wimborne in Dorset."

  • Canford School is a coed senior school, offering both day and boarding places.
  • The school welcomes approximately 500 pupils with boys and girls aged from 13 to 18 years.
  • Canford School is located at Wimborne in Dorset.
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Age
Boys & Girls, 13-18
Type
Senior
Category
Day & Boarding
Size
500 pupils
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Ethos of Canford School

Headmaster Ben Vessey says: 'We want our pupils to encounter formative experiences through their education in the academic, co-curricular and pastoral aspects of their time here.  These in turn will lead them to question, to make decisions and to act vigorously, both as individuals and through their engagement with others.'

'Such characteristics are crucial if our pupils are going to make the most of their own future, and contribute all they can to the world in which they live.  If they don’t aim high, they will fall short.  Life is full of challenges, and we want to equip Canfordians with the confidence and resilience to embrace and overcome them.'

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Visiting Canford School

Open Events provide a wonderful opportunity to visit a school and discover more about the community, values and ethos. Find out more about open mornings at Canford School.

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Canford School Fees, Inspections & Governance

Inspections

Canford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years.

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Canford School Admissions

To find out more about Canford School, contact the Admissions team at the school.

Canford School location map
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Canford School
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD.

Boys & Girls, 13-18 · Day & Boarding

To discover more, visit the Canford School website.

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