Set in glorious Dorset countryside, Hanford is a distinctive all-girls’ day and boarding prep school for ages 7–13.
It is a place where childhood is cherished, curiosity is encouraged, and girls are given the freedom and confidence to discover who they are.
Hanford offers a truly adventurous and characterful education - one that balances academic rigour with creative exploration, outdoor activity, and a strong sense of community. Girls thrive across disciplines, achieving impressive scholarship results in academics, sport, music, and the arts. The school was rated ‘Excellent in all areas’ in its last ISI Inspection.
Hanford’s purpose is simple yet powerful: to enable girls - and those who teach them - to live happy, fulfilling, and varied lives, underpinned by integrity, enthusiasm, and joy. And then there are the ponies…
