Forres Sandle Manor School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 June 2025
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.
Headmaster · Mr Mark Howe
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.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1993
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 12.56%
- EHC plans
- 0.5%
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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,330 - £25,336
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £28,098 - £34,570
Means-tested bursaries available
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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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Forres Sandle Manor School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.