Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Canford School
Exceptional results, but a place depends on the entrance test rather than where you live — worth a look only if you are planning to sit it.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
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.
Watch-outs
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Anglican/Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Entrance test
Fees
Day: £14,315 per term including VAT / £42,945 per annum including VAT
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Boarders: £19,073 per term including VAT / £57,219 per annum including VAT
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Day: £14,315 per term including VAT / £42,945 per annum including VAT
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Boarders: £19,073 per term including VAT / £57,219 per annum including VAT
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Bursaries and scholarships
Don’t worry if you have missed our Year 6 and Year 7 assessment process, you can still register by 31 st October for our Year 8 entrance tests or 1 st December…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Open events
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 3rd October 2026.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Our Spring 2027 Open Morning is on Saturday 24th April 2027. Please register your interest for this event below. We will contact you via email wh…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Entrance Tests - November
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Our Open Mornings are a chance to see the school on a working day, for families interested in entry at Year 9 and Year 10 (13+/14+) and Sixth Form entry (16+).
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
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 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for local comparison.
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 | — |