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Canford School

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD

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. 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:	632
School Inspection Report:	Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association:	HMC

Date:	28/04/2012
Start:	9:30
Finish:	13:00
Address:	Canford School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
Contact's Name:	Admissions Office
Contact's Phone Number:	01202 847207
Contact's Email:	admissions@canford.com
Url:	www.canford.com
Description:	A true Open Day where you can tailor your visit according to your areas of interest. Meet the Headmaster, staff and pupils, tour the school and hear 13+ and Sixth Form presentations. Refreshments and lunch available.
How to register:	There is no requirement to register in advance for the day. Please visit the website for more information www.canford.com.

Fees per term

Boarding (£):	9305 - 9305
Day (£):	7245 - 7245

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements:	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 - 18	13 - 18	13 - 18
Pupil Numbers	240	183	118	91	140	131

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, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Spanish, Sports Science

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Chapel, Conference facilities, Cricket nets, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Golf Course, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, 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 Tors, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Year book, Young Enterprise

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Windsurfing

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest 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
DfE Reference Number:	836 / 6000