Hanford School

1st May 2026

The Governors of Sherborne Schools Group are delighted to announce that Sophie Blewitt has been appointed as the next Head of Hanford Prep. Sophie brings considerable experience of leadership within…

2nd October 2024

Hanford Celebrates Riding Success The new term may only just have begun but two girls in the LVIth (Year 7) have already given us much to celebrate at Hanford. Fleur…

1st July 2024

Five Hanford pupils in the UVIth (Year 8) have won prizes and commendations in the Treehouse Theatre’s creative writing competition.  One pupil, Coco, won the senior school category with her…

15th November 2023

On Sunday 12 November pupils, parents and staff filled the chapel at Hanford for the annual Remembrance Service.    The chapel was decorated with a stunning display of poppies and…

10th October 2023

Thunder and lightening couldn’t dampen spirits at Hanford on Monday 2 October when the school came together to celebrate one of Hanford’s founders, with the much-anticipated annual Mrs C’s Day…

15th September 2023

Hanford School has burst into life again with the start of a new academic year and there is a new Head, as well as lots of new girls, to welcome. …

5th July 2023

As part of Hanford’s unique and innovative approach to education, the school held a week-long festival in June celebrating the Performing and Creative Arts.    Hanford has established a programme of…

17th May 2023

A whole day dedicated to maths – the thought might send a shiver down the back of many a spine, however new Head of Mathematics at Hanford, Mark McSweeney, planned…

8th February 2023

Hanford was invited to send delegates to a Mini Model United Nations (MUN) event at Bryanston School this week. The MUN is a ‘school version’ of the United Nations and…

5th January 2023

Hanford School, an independent day and boarding prep school for girls based in Dorset, has been deemed ‘Excellent’ across the board following a thorough ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate) Inspection.   The…