Hanford

Boarding and day school for girls aged 7-13 years

Welcome to Hanford

Hanford is a leading preparatory boarding and day school for some 100 girls aged 7 to 13, set in 45 acres of rolling Dorset countryside. While the great majority of our children board, we have always welcomed day girls and weekly boarders who live locally.

The majority of girls come from Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. We also have a large contingent from London and have always had a strong link with service and diplomatic families.

Hanford is a special place where excellent results are achieved, but where childhood is still magical.

Nigel Mackay, Headmaster

Latest News

1 March 2014

The UVIth Go Beagling

On Saturday the UVIth went beagling with the Pimpernel Beagles at Cranborne Manor.

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28 February 2014

Reeling at Sandroyd

Here are some photos of the UVIth girls before they left for a reeling evening at Sandroyd.

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25 February 2014

U12 and U13 North Dorset Champions!

Hanford are once again the U12 and U13 North Dorset Netball Champions ...

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11 February 2014

Flora and Fauna Update

The girls have been gardening again ...

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9 February 2014

Sunday Evensong

The Senior Choir and our two String Quartets performed at Sunday Evensong ...

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Forthcoming Events

7 March 2014 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

U13, U12 IAPS Netball at Port Regis (Away/All Day)

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7 March 2014 | 2:00pm

Coach to London

The London coach leaves Hanford at 14:00, stopping at the Wyevale Garden Centre at 15:15, Fleet Service at 15:45, Richmond at 16:15 and Battersea at 17:15. Hanford's mobile number: 07980 068288.

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7 March 2014 | 2:15pm

IVth Form Parents'/Teachers' Meeting

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9 March 2014 | 3:30pm

Coach departs Battersea for Hanford

The London coach leaves Battersea at 15:30, stopping at Richmond at 16:15, Fleet Service at 17:00, the Wyevale Garden Centre at 17:30, and Hanford at 18:30. The escort can be contacted on the school's mobile: 07980 068288. Click on "View All" for more specific details.

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10 March 2014 | 12:00am

UVIth Mock C E Exams

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Prospective parents and children are welcome to join us for a tour of the school, meet the staff and join in activities with the Hanford girls.

Sat 22 March 2014, 9.45am-1pm

Hanford School, Child Okeford, Dorset DT11 8HN | Tel: 01258 860219 | Email: office@hanford.dorset.sch.uk