Canford School
Canford School is an independent school in Wimborne for pupils aged 13 to 18. It has a Anglican/Church of England religious character. It has 650 pupils on roll.
A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 13-18 |
| Religion | Anglican/Church of England |
| Address | Canford Magna Wimborne BH21 3AD |
| Phone | 01202841254 |
| Reference Number | 113922 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 650 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.23%
Girls: 42.77% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 45.85 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 42.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 38.2% of pupils at Canford School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Canford School have?
Canford School has 650 pupils on roll.
What age range does Canford School cover?
Canford School for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Canford School?
Canford School is at Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD.