Main School News

This Easter and Summer, Canford will once again be running its popular sports courses.

Over 50 pupils from both Canford and other local schools explore the exciting options open to them on a Gap Year at an event in Long Gallery on Thursday 7th February.

Sixth Formers at Canford are studying the travel and leisure industry and recently enjoyed meeting several experts from two ends of the business spectrum. 

Four OCs who achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold last year received their awards at St James’ Palace from HRH the Earl of Wessex

As part of Canford’s International programme, pupils joined one fifth of the world’s population in celebrating Chinese New Year in fine style over two days with a number of events aimed at offering the opportunity to develop a wider appreciation of Chinese culture. 

Each year we see pupils produce excellence in written skills through both internal and external essay writing. 

This year’s House Drama Festival was another showcase of Canford pupil talent. 

Canford School Concert Hall, Friday 8th February 2019, 7.30 pm

As part of our Sixth Form enrichment programme, we are delighted to be welcoming to Canford once again a wide range of thought provoking external speakers this term to share their experiences.

Fifth Form Canfordian Tom Prest, named as Hampshire's Under 15 Cricketer of the Year.

The Canford production of Les Misérables

The work with the model town has involved pupils and staff helping to improve their facilities, principally the water control system and the graphical visitor interface at this popular local attraction.

As we start the final week of term at Canford, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Canford is delighted to announce that it has been selected as Independent Boarding School of the Year 2018. 

19 Canfordians took part in the 4th annual Clayesmore Model UN conference

A-level Philosophy and Theology pupils attended the black tie event to hear Rev. Jervis’ insightful talk on epistemology, entitled ‘Sense, Common-sense, Nonsense and Making Sense’. 

12 Upper Sixth pupils applying for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or Dentistry attended a practice Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) session in John o’ Gaunts. 

A group of Upper Sixth Canfordians from the Engineering Society visited the RNLI in Poole. 

Canford is delighted to have been shortlisted for two national awards relating to its community action work at home and abroad. 

Canford Upper Sixth Artists thrilled to exhibit Pre-U work in London.

On Sunday 11^th November 2018, the Canford Community joined with millions throughout the country to honour those who gave their lives in the defence of freedom during times of conflict.

47 Fifth Year pupils and five staff marked the centenary of the end of the First World War by visiting battlefields in Belgium and France

5th and L6th trip of a lifetime to Singapore and Malaysia

This year's team came 7th overall 

Canford shortlisted in two categories in the Independent School Parent magazine’s inaugural Independent Schools of the Year 2018 awards.

A varied, challenging and rewarding Whole Day Enterprises for Canfordians involving many members of the wider community. 

The library has been a busy place during the first half of term with involvement in a number of national events. 

The evening was an opportunity to celebrate our pupils cultures and diversity. 

Leading military historian Dr Spencer Jones spent three days in the school as Historian-in-Residence

Canford’s talented pupil artists are holding an exhibition of their Pre-U work at a London gallery.

One of the highlights of the year is an activity weekend. One pupil wrote about his experience of the recent Northam Isle of Wight trip

Three Canford pupils are celebrating selection for the England Hockey National Age Group Squads (NAGS) 

1 in 5 of all reformed grades at the top 9 level 

Consistent academic excellence at Canford brings another year of high academic achievement at A Level