Boarding and Day Prep School for Girls Dorset | Admissions

Admissions to Hanford Prep

Choosing the right school for your daughter is an incredibly important decision, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

From our first conversation to your daughter’s first day at Hanford — and beyond— we will make sure the admissions process is as smooth and simple as possible.

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“You just have to worry that nothing will match up afterwards.” 
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Begin Your Journey

While our main intake of new girls is in September, we welcome applications throughout the year, and pupils may start at any point during the academic year, providing there is availability. 

Our Admissions Manager, Julia Horton, will answer your questions, explain why Hanford is such a unique and nurturing environment so you can make an informed choice about your daughter’s educational journey. 
 

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Next Steps

We recommend starting the admissions process at least one year in advance of your daughter’s anticipated start at Hanford; however, we recognise this may not always be possible and can be flexible about timelines where necessary. 

Do get in touch with us so we can answer any questions you may have, find out as much as possible about your daughter, her interests and education to this point.  We can discuss the appropriate year group for your daughter, explain our boarding and day options, including Hanford Core or Hanford Plus and possible starting dates. 

Please do call, email or complete an Enquiry form so we can get the ball rolling. You may also find this Key Information Booklet a useful resource.

The Six Steps to Hanford Prep

Please get in touch with our admissions team if the date for any event has passed but you are still interested in entry as soon as possible.

Our dedicated team are committed to helping you throughout the admissions process.

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