Hanford School

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN

Independent school for ages 7–13 in Blandford Forum. Girls intake, Church of England ethos.

Hanford School is a non-selective independent boarding preparatory school for girls near Blandford Forum in Dorset. It teaches ages 7 to 13 and has a Church of England religious ethos.

Its ISI inspection in December 2025 found standards and safeguarding standards met. Inspectors described leaders and governors as promoting pupils' wellbeing and aligning decisions with an ethos of nurturing pupils' talents while cherishing childhood.

Ages 7–13 · All-through

69 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Girls

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