Canford School
Other independent school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
School details
| Type | Other independent school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 13 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Anglican/Church of England |
| Admissions policy | Selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 650 (school census 18-01-2024) |
| Capacity | 680 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.canford.com |
| Telephone | 01202847434 |
| URN | 113922 |
Inspection
This school is not in Ofsted's state-funded schools inspection data. Independent schools are inspected by Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate; check the school's latest report with the relevant inspectorate.
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Nearby schools
- Dumpton School (independent school, about 3.0 km)
- Castle Court School (independent school, about 5.9 km)
- Talbot Heath School (independent school, about 7.5 km)
- Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School (independent school, about 7.8 km)
- Yarrells Preparatory School (independent school, about 8.0 km)
- St Martin's School (independent school, about 8.2 km)
- Kings Bournemouth (independent school, about 8.8 km)
- Park School (independent school, about 9.6 km)
Browse: Independent schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.