Canford School
The beautiful Canford Manor with 300 acres of parkland is the location for Canford School. This is a co-ed school in Dorset for students aged 13-18 (years 9-13).
Ideal student
An energetic, grounded pupil who is keen to get involved and make the most of a busy school environment. Canford tends to suit students who are motivated and outward-looking rather than overly polished or status-conscious
Main sports
Rugby, hockey, cricket, netball and rowing.
Stand-out facilities
The Layard Theatre, riverside rowing on the River Stour, extensive sports grounds including a real tennis court and golf course, and impressive art and music spaces.
Saturday school
Yes – sport and activities run through the weekend.
Did you know?
The Layard Theatre was funded through the sale of a rare Assyrian frieze that once hung in the original house on the estate.
Our takeaway
A busy, high-performing school with strong academic results and a notably full co-curricular life. Canford has a grounded feel and draws a refreshingly mixed parent body, giving it a slightly broader outlook than some of its more London-centric peers.
"Life is full of challenges, and we want to equip Canfordians with the confidence and resilience to embrace and overcome them."
School Information
| Year | A* – A | A* – B |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 48.8 | 77.8 | 2018 | 53.2 | 78.2 | 2019 | 49 | 76.4 | 2022 | 72.9 | 92 | 2023 | 66.4 | 87.7 |
| Year | 9 - 8 | 9 - 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31.3 | 65.2 | 2018 | 41.1 | 69.9 | 2019 | 46.1 | 69.9 | 2022 | 58.5 | 79.4 | 2023 | 48.5 | 72.8 |
