MixedIndependentBoarding

Forres Sandle Manor School

Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East · SP6 1NS

A small independent school in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, Forres Sandle Manor takes children from age 3 to 13 as both day pupils and boarders. With just 208 pupils and a notably low pupil-to-teacher ratio of around six to one, the atmosphere is intimate and closely supervised. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Around one in eight pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting individual needs are taken seriously within a school built on close attention.

208

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£25,336

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-13
Pupils: 208
Pupil:teacher ratio: 6
Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire, South East
Website: www.fsmschool.com
Telephone: 01425 653181

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Mark Howe

Teaching & academics

Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications within a setting where the small class sizes allow teachers to know each child well. The school's 'excellent' ISI rating for the quality of education points to consistently high standards. Academic scholarships are offered at 11+ entry, alongside awards in art, drama, music, science and sport.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 12.56%
EHC plans: 0.5%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicArtDramaMusicScienceSport

Beyond the classroom

The breadth of scholarships across art, drama, music, science and sport reflects a school that values pursuits well beyond the classroom. Boarding life adds a further dimension for families seeking a structured, residential experience.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1993
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils are not allowed mobile phones during the day. If pupils need to speak to their parents whilst at school, permission must be sought from the school office. Should children be given phones for their journey to school, these must be turned off and handed to the school office immediately upon arrival. Boarders may have mobile phones in the boarding house and these are kept securely and released at set periods through the week.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £12,330 - £25,336
Boarding fees (per year): £28,098 - £34,570

Means-tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 June 2025

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The last word

A small, nurturing prep-and-senior school where a six-to-one ratio means few pupils slip through the cracks. Best suited to families wanting close attention and a real choice between day and boarding life.

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