The Canford Schools Group
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The Canford Schools Group is a newly established collective of charitable independent schools situated in Dorset. Formed in 2025 through the merger of Canford School and Dumpton School, the organisation is driven by a shared educational ethos and a commitment to academic excellence and exceptional pastoral care. The partnership ensures that while both schools retain their unique identities, traditions, and uniform, they benefit from shared resources, expertise, and a collaborative vision for independent education in the South of England.
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Dumpton School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, located near Wimborne, Dorset. Set within a 26-acre campus of countryside and woodland, the school is centred around a nineteenth-century farmhouse and stable block. Originally established in 1903 in Broadstairs, Kent, as a boys' preparatory boarding school, it relocated to Dorset during the Second World War. Operating with a Church of England affiliation, the school accommodates both pre-prep and prep stages. Facilities include a floodlit synthetic all-weather pitch, modern science laboratories, and a performing arts centre.
Canford School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13-18, situated in Wimborne, Dorset. Set within 250 acres of landscaped parkland along the River Stour, the campus is centred around a historic Grade I listed manor house, partially designed by renowned architects Edward Blore and Sir Charles Barry. The school caters for senior and sixth form students, emphasising character development and community engagement alongside its core academic curriculum. Facilities include an original real tennis court, a 300-seat theatre, a dedicated boathouse, and a nine-hole golf course, providing extensive opportunities for co-curricular pursuits.