Canford School

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

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

26.8

Attainment 8

13–18

Ages

646

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

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

2023/24

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

Disadvantaged

SEN support

38.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

131 students

42.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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