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Hanford School, Blandford Forum DT11

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8HN

Hanford School, Blandford Forum DT11

10 simple reasons to choose Hanford School

Independent prep school in Blandford Forum.
For pupils aged 7 to 13 years.
Girls' school.
Day and boarding school. Around 70% of pupils board, all are full boarders. Boarding starts from Year 3.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Hanford School fees are £6,250 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees are £7,500 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Hanford School

Schoolsmith Score®; 86.
One of the best independent prep schools in Blandford Forum and one of the 3 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 14.5 pupils per class and 7.3 pupils per teacher.
Destination schools for Hanford School pupils are one of 25 independent boarding schools. 25% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School offers a programme of trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in cross country.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument. 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 10% of prep schools.

Find another school near Hanford School

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Knighton House School (3.4 miles); Clayesmore Preparatory School (3.5 miles); Port Regis Preparatory School (10.6 miles). Boarding: Knighton House School (3.4 miles); Clayesmore Preparatory School (3.5 miles); Port Regis Preparatory School (10.6 miles).

State Primary Schools

Horsington Church School (15.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Clayesmore School (3.5 miles); Bryanston School (6.6 miles). Boarding: Clayesmore School (3.5 miles); Bryanston School (6.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Gillingham School (13.6 miles); Allenbourn Middle School (14.2 miles); The Gryphon School (17.2 miles).

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