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Canford School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Canford School is a other independent not applicable school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 646 pupils, and a capacity of 680 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13–18

Age range

646

Pupils

680

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Canford School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Canford School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Canford School — School Information

Full address
Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
13–18 years
Religious character
Anglican/Church of England
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
113922

Other Not applicable Schools in Wimborne

If Canford School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wimborne are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Canford School

Is Canford School oversubscribed?

Canford School is operating close to its capacity of 680 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Canford School?

Canford School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Canford School cover?

Canford School is a not applicable school in Wimborne, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.