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

13 May 2012

UVIth Sailing at Poole Park

On Sunday the UVIth went sailing at Poole Park. It was a beautiful, blustery day and the girls had a fantastic time ....

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10 May 2012

Sherborne Girls' Madrigal Choir

We had a lovely evening when we were visited by the Sherborne Girls' Madrigal Choir.

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3 May 2012

Tree Exploring with the IIIrd Form

The IIIrd Form (Rough) are looking at trees this term ...

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Forthcoming Events

19 May 2012   |   2:00pm - 12:00am

U13 Rounders v Knighton (Away)


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19 May 2012   |   2:00pm - 12:00am

U12 (VI) Tennis v Knighton (Away)


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19 May 2012   |   2:00pm - 12:00am

U11 (VI) Tennis v Knighton (Home)


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...with a gentle, kind, friendly, gloriously happy-go-lucky, genuine family atmosphere.

The Good Schools Guide - 2012