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Canford School

Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD

Independent school for ages 13–18 in Wimborne. Mixed intake, Anglican/Church of England.

Canford School is a selective Anglican independent boarding school near Wimborne, within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, teaching around 650 pupils from age 13 to 18, with a sixth form. At its ISI inspection in November 2025, the school met the required standards, including for safeguarding.

The school describes a community inspired to explore, express and excel, and says its boarding model combines a full boarding ethos with regular weekend time at home.

Ages 13–18 · Secondary age
646 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s deadlines and how to apply →