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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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Application Process
The main points for entry to Canford are at 13+ and 16+. There is also the possibility of 14+ entry if space is available and if test results and the school report indicate that a pupil is able to embark successfully on a two-year GCSE/IGCSE programme. The first step is usually to visit the school. Please contact our Admissions team to let us know you are interested in coming to see us and they will be in touch with lots of helpful information, as well as ensuring we welcome you on site in due course. In the meantime, you are welcome to gain a sense of school life through the recording of our recent Virtual Open Day. Please email events@canford.com to request the link or visit www.canford.com/virtual-school-visit to access this and other online resources.
13+ Entry to Canford
16+ Entry to Canford
