The short version
Girls only.
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–13
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 57%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mrs Hilary Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Hanford School a selective school?
No. Hanford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hanford School?
Hanford School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanford School take?
Hanford School caters for pupils aged 7 to 13.
Where is Hanford School?
Hanford School is in Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanford School have a sixth form?
No, Hanford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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