Headmaster
The People
There is a rich diversity of personality and experience within our school community of teaching and support staff, parents, governors and alumni. This makes for an interesting and dynamic learning environment for pupils, who are encouraged to develop their passions, to discuss, to challenge and to question.
“All who are part of Canford know it is such a unique place. But it’s the people who are its beating heart and soul.”
Ben Vessey, Headmaster
Our community
Sixth Form pupil, Head of School and England U19 Cricketer
Sixth Form day pupil and Head of School
Deputy Head Academic
School Chaplain
Housekeeping
Former Head of School
French Teacher
Fourth Form boarding pupil and cricketer
Upper Sixth pupil and British Swimming team athlete
Housemaster and Former Army Officer
Head Chef
Sixth Form day pupil, NCO in the CCF
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Sixth Form boarding pupil
Fourth Form boarding pupil
Shell day pupil
Sixth Form pupil
Sixth Form day pupil
Acting Head of English, Rowing Coach, CCF 2nd Lieutenant and Old Canfordian
Maths Teacher, Rowing coach, CCF Contingent Commander and Staff Common Room President
Former Sixth Form pupil
Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing
Doctor and Former GB Rower
Sixth Form day pupil
Art Scholar
Actor and Leadership Coach
Head of Careers and Higher Education
Our Senior and Teaching Staff
There is a rich diversity of personality and experience within our school community. Please click on the link below to view biographies for our Headmaster and current Senior and Teaching staff.
Our Governing Body
The Governors are legally responsible for the overall management and control of Canford and ensures the Schools abides by the provisions of its statutes and the constitutional arrangements as a charity.