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

14 July 2014

Music Exams - Fantastic Results

Many congratulations to all those who sat music exams in the Summer Term. See the fantastic results here.

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25 June 2014

Chalke Valley History Festival

The Vth Form went to the festival for Year 6 day and had the most wonderful time. Click here to read all about their day and to see the photos.

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23 June 2014

Chalke Valley History Festival

Hanford was very proud to sponsor one of the talks at this year's Chalke Valley History Festival - The History of the World in 60 Minutes - and the IIIrd Form went to see it. Click here to read about their visit to the festival.

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21 June 2014

2014 Mothers' Tennis Tournament

A great time was had by all at the mothers' tennis tournament on Saturday. Read all about it here.

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16 June 2014

Dorset Wildlife Trust visit the LVIth

The LVIth had a great day with the Dorset Wildlife Trust. See the photos and read all bout their day here.

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