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Pupils and staff have returned to Canford for the new academic year to a brand new library and Assembly Hall complex.
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Location and Transport
INTERACTIVE MAP OF CANFORD
With over 250 acres, 10 houses and impressive facilities such as the Layard Theatre, sports centre, boat house and art gallery, there is plenty to explore.
LOCATION OF CANFORD SCHOOL
Canford is easily accessible. The school is well served by rail, air and road links. It is under two hours from London, Oxford and Exeter, 90 minutes from the M3/M25 junction and easy reach of London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Bournemouth, Exeter and Southampton airports. Use postcode BH21 3AD for sat nav.
BOARDER TRANSPORT SERVICES
Canford runs exeat and half term coach services including airport connections.
DAY BUS ROUTES
Canford runs a network of daily bus services across the region for day pupils.
CONTACT US
Contact details including the main switchboard, the Admissions office and how to contact staff and governors