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Knighton House

Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0PY

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School Information

Characterful, unique girls' school - day, boarding, flexi, in heart of Dorset. Stables and pets on site.30 acre garden with copses, outdoor play and sports facilities. Excellent pastoral care, music, drama, sport and academic curriculum. Co-ed pre prep.Nursery.

General Information

Gender: Girls (some boys)
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 137
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 4800 - 6245
Day (£): 154 - 4690

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, H M Forces discounts, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range   7 - 13 2 - 3 2 - 12    
Pupil Numbers   88 4 45    

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, French, Geography, Greek, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Textiles and Fashion

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Common Room, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Choir, Computing/IT, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Ice skating, Knitting, Music with theory, Natural History, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Riding, School newspaper, Spanish Club

Sports

Athletics, Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 50102
ISI Reference Number: 612
DCSF Reference Number: 835 / 6018