Pupils are encouraged to work with confidence and ambition and results are of the highest quality.

Chemistry is a very popular subject with specialist teachers following a multi-media approach.

Classical Civilisation has significant contributions to make in numerous areas of human experience.

Computer Science teaches problem solving and information extraction - vital skills in any walk of life.

Studying Design Technology builds creativity, problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills.

The 300 seat Layard Theatre provides a dynamic classroom and an exciting environment.

We have a strong body of professional specialist teaching experience delivering real world economics.

Pupils develop core language skills and explore literary texts within an academically rigorous course.

French is a thriving subject and many of our department staff are native speakers.

Through specialist teaching we aim to stimulate an interest in, and a wonder of, the world around us.

Classroom study is complemented by external enrichment trips, lectures and debates.

Maths is popular, with over 60% of Sixth Formers choosing the subject.

The rounded and high-level musical education is an excellent foundation for a music degree.

A number of other languages are available at an additional cost.

The Philosophy and Theology department is a vibrant hub within our school.

Physical Education combines science with sociology and psychology in academic content and coursework.

A knowledge of Physics provides the bedrock for tackling the challenges facing society.

There has never been a more exciting time to study Politics.

The Spanish Department aims to give pupils confidence to communicate the language in real life.

Sixth Form Canfordians are encouraged to stretch their minds entering national and international essay competitions.

This programme for all year groups focusses on key teenage issues surrounding wellbeing and mental health

The annual Careers Convention enables our Sixth Formers to learn more about career paths from parents and OCs

Our dedicated team of careers staff is experienced in giving information, advice and guidance about career choices

Pupils can join the Army, Navy or Marines divisions of the CCF from Fourth Form

Canfordians have the opportunity to take part in an array of different co-curricular activities

Canford regards links with and service in the community as a natural dimension of learning

Canford is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh's Award Centre

Canford is welcoming to all regardless of socio-economic background, race, religion, physical ability, gender or sexuality. 

Each year the final week of the Summer Term at Canford is devoted to a variety of co-curricular, fun, off piste activities 

Canford offers Sixth Formers the opportunity to study for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Each year Canford holds a Festival of Ideas, encouraging pupils and staff to challenge and to listen on a particular theme

The Drama department host a pop up performance opportunity in the theatre foyer.

The Canford Global Connections programme aims to foster a genuine interest in diversity of thought.

Canford has a number of academic and cultural societies which aim to develop an enquiring mind, knowledge and skills

There are a variety of whole year group social events as well as individual house events and competitions.

The library offers over 300 linear metres of open book shelving and a multimedia area 

The so-called ‘soft skills’ are developed through our co-curricular programme 

We have a strong record of success in applications for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry

Model United Nations, part of Canford's Global Connections programme, has been popular at Canford for many years.

Canford has an impressive record of offers to Oxbridge.

Pupils can take part in trips to Canford's partnership communities.

Often young people prefer to talk to someone their own age about their concerns, offered through peer mentoring

As part of Canford’s pupil leadership programme, prospective teaching staff meet current pupils.

Becoming a Pupil Leader is a significant leadership role which brings with it responsibility and challenge 

We look for personality, ambition and enthusiasm in our scholars alongside exceptional achievement

Canford enters teams in the annual Ten Tors challenge on Dartmoor.

Every half term, one pupil from each house will be recognised for their contributions reflected through school values

We celebrate many national and global celebration days throughout the school year 

Pupils supplement their classroom study through academic trips and co-curricular expeditions 

Speakers from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds visit Canford each term

Twice a year, on Enterprise Day, pupils get involved in a range of activities including CCF exercises and community work

Yellow Hour is an hour set aside each term for Canfordians to perform, for the sheer joy of it!