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Hampshire Private schools

Forres Sandle Manor School

Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS

Forres Sandle Manor School is a private secondary-stage school in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, with a published age range of 2-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-16 No sixth form listed Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

At Forres Sandle Manor, nursery, pre-prep, prep and senior pupils belong to one community on the edge of the New Forest. The small scale is deliberate: classes average fewer than 15, and the 35-acre grounds are used as part of ordinary school life. Day education and boarding sit together from age 2 to 16, with pastoral relationships carrying through the different stages.

In the senior years, English, mathematics and science sit alongside languages, humanities, computing, art, drama, design, food technology, music, games and PE. The Able Child programme and Learning Centre provide extra challenge or support, while 11+ workshops, Project Week and accredited Forest School make room for focused and practical learning.

Boarding is central without being compulsory. A house for more than 40 children aged 7 to 16 offers full, weekly, flexi and occasional options, and day pupils remain part of the same community. Riding, skiing, photography, coding, cooking, music and drama add variety to the week, with Saturday enrichment extending the programme.

Admissions use age-appropriate assessments and a current-school reference. The school encourages families to contact the registrar six to 12 months ahead and considers academic potential, curiosity, resilience and kindness alongside the child's readiness for the community. The June 2025 inspection judged the relevant standards met.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-16
Headteacher
Headteacher Mark Howe
Pupil roll
197 pupils
Sixth form
No
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Postcode
SP6 1NS
Area
Hampshire

School leadership

Headteacher
Headteacher Mark Howe

School contact

School phone
01425653181

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
admissions@fsmschool.com
Admissions phone
01425653181
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
£7,845.60 per term for UK pupils in Years 7 to 11 from September 2026, including VAT
Boarding fees
£10,923.60 per term for UK boarding pupils in Years 5 to 11 from September 2026, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Official admissions documents

Supplementary form

online registration form

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 3 June 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 3 June 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Forres Sandle Manor School handle admissions?

Forres Sandle Manor School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Forres Sandle Manor School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Forres Sandle Manor School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Forres Sandle Manor School?

Forres Sandle Manor School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 June 2025.