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Canford School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Canford Magna
 Wimborne
 Dorset BH21 3AD
Telephone: 01202 841254

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 13-18)
Type: Independent School
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Selective
Established: 1930

Fees and Scholarships

Day Fees*: £11,407 (excl VAT)
Boarding Fees*: £15,183 (excl VAT)
Scholarships and Bursaries: Available
* Per term

Staff and Pupils

Headmaster: Mr Christopher Wheeler (since May 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Ben Vessey
Number of pupils: 650
Boarders: Yes (218 boys / 183 girls)
Bording type: Full boarding
Sex: Mixed (57% boys / 43% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 0.0% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 19.6%
Local child deprivation rate: 10.1% (4km radius)
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 14.3%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.4km
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Electoral Ward: Bearwood and Merley
School Number: 8396000
Associations: HMC, AGBIS and ISBA

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: None
ISI* Report: 11th November 2025 (view report)
* Independent Schools Inspectorate

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
Independent Schools Council: View profile
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