Located in Wimborne, Canford School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a anglican/church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Canford School currently has around 646 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.6% boys and 42.4% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
| Website: | www.canford.com |
| Telephone: | 01202841254 |
| School Type: | Other independent school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Vessey |
| Religious character: | Anglican/Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 113922 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 680 |
| Number of Pupils: | 646 |
| Number of Boys: | 372 |
| Number of Girls: | 274 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merley First School Oakley Straight , Merley BH21 1SD | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Wimborne Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayeswood First School Cutlers Place , Colehill BH21 2HN | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Middle School, Colehill Colehill Lane , Colehill BH21 7AB | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenbourn Middle School East Borough , BH21 1PL | - not rated | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford School Canford Magna , BH21 3AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House School 170 Magna Road , BH21 3AP | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Hall School 24 St John's Hill , BH21 1BZ | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaucroft Foundation School Wimborne Road , Colehill BH21 2SS | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South West Regional Assessment Centre Merley House , Merley House Lane BH21 3AA | - not rated | 2,786 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.