Independent school · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Canford School
- Ages 13–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £14,315–£19,073/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 8 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 26 Nov 2027 to Sun 28 Nov 2027, Fri 21 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Fri 28 Apr 2028 to Mon 1 May 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarders (per term including VAT) | £19,073.00 |
| Day (per term including VAT) | £14,315.00 |
Registration fee: £300.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 13+
- 14+
- 16+
Visit first, either at an Open Morning (meet the Headmaster and staff, pupil-led tour) or on a private visit including a house tour and meeting a house parent. Entry is at Year 9 or 10 (13+/14+) and Sixth Form (16+).
Open events
- Open Morning: Sat 24 Apr 2027
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Exeat and half term coach services (boarders) | Poole Train Station, Southampton Airport, Liphook, Winchester, Fleet Services, Richmond, Tothill Street, Heathrow |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 13–18
- Pupils
- 650
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Anglican/Church of England
- Phone
- 01202847434
- Address
- Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
- Website
- canford.com
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.