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Canford School
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
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School Information
Canford is ambitious for its pupils; exam results are excellent but the school also provides all the academic, emotional and spiritual support pupils need to reach their potential. Nearly 40 scholarships are offered each year. Breadth and excellence jostle to good effect at Canford. The pleasure and enthusiasm with which Canfordians embrace community service, is one of its proudest boasts.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
636 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
HMC |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
8730 - 8730 |
| Day (£): |
6805 - 6805 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
CEE, Test, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Design scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
13 - 18 |
13 - 17 |
13 - 17 |
13 - 17 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
243 |
183 |
121 |
89 |
150 |
124 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, Japanese, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Sports Science
Facilities
All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Golf Course, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Board games, CCF/ACF, Chess, Choir, Circus Club, Climbing, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Electronics, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, Fishing, Gardening, Kit Car, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Model Car, Model United Nations, Natural History, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Poetry, Pottery, Riding, School newspaper, Science club, Scuba diving, Spanish Club, Student Magazine, Ten Tours, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
66967 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
6308 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
836 / 6000 |