Canford School
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Official links
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
A registration by the end of July in Year 5 will allow your child to be invited to our fun, non-assessed Explore Day held at the end of September in Year 6
Exam dates and admissions evidence
This is also our deadline for financial assistance applications | REGISTER YOUR CHILD Year 8 Scholarships & Bursaries The deadline for applications for 13+ scholarships in Academic, Art, DT, Drama, Music and Sport is 1st December of Year 8
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 126 | 26.8 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 125 | 26.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 116 | 26.2 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 121 | 23.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5 |
School information
| URN | 113922 |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Ben Vessey |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Anglican/Church of England |
| Postcode | BH21 3AD |
| Latest pupils | 126 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Canford Magna, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD
www.canford.com1202841254| DfE number | 6000 |
| UKPRN | 10008144 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1930 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |