Canford School
Other independent school · Ages 13–18 · Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Canford School is an independent school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for ages 13–18.
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Key facts
- Address
- Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Religious character
- Anglican/Church of England
- Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Pupils on roll
- 650 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 26.8 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | A- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
- The White House School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Broadstone Middle School 2.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- The Lion Works School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Montacute School 2.9 mi School remains Good
- Winchelsea School 3.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Longspee Academy 3.6 mi Good
- The Quay School 3.6 mi Not judged
- Langside School 3.8 mi Standards maintained