How many pupils does Canford School have?

Canford School has 646 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Canford School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Canford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Canford School?

Canford School is located at Canford Magna, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3AD.

Canford School

Canford Magna, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3AD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

28.3

Attainment 8

13–18

Ages

646

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Canford School

Canford School is an independent school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 13–18. It has 646 pupils on roll. The school has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 13–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 646 / 680 (95%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Anglican/Church of England
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

SEN support

38.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

106 students

42.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Canford Magna, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3AD
Phone: 01202841254
Headmaster: Christopher Wheeler
Website: www.canford.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Canford School?: Canford School is an independent school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 13–18.
How many pupils does Canford School have?: Canford School has 646 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Canford School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Canford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Canford School?: Canford School is located at Canford Magna, Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH21 3AD.

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