Open Independent Girls

Hanford School

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN
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Hanford School
Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN
69 Pupils
120 Capacity
7–13 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
69 Girls
About Hanford School

Hanford School is a girls-only Independent schools located in Blandford Forum, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 7–13. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 69 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Sophie Blewitt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency North Dorset
Ward Hill Forts & Upper Tarrants
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Girls
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 1 / 16
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1948
UKPRN 10018548
URN 113911
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
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1.6 km • Blandford Forum
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2.31 km • Blandford Forum
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Durweston Church of England Primary School
2.88 km • Blandford Forum
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Clayesmore School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanford School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
Hanford School has 69 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Hanford School caters for pupils aged 7 to 13.
The admissions policy at Hanford School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hanford School is Mrs Sophie Blewitt.
Hanford School is at Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Hanford School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hanford School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Blewitt
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, DT11 8HN
01258860219
www.hanfordprep.group
Location
DT11 8HN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113911
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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