Forres Sandle Manor School
Fordingbridge, Hampshire · SP6 1NS
Pupils
170
Day fees
£25k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Forres Sandle Manor is a thriving coeducational day and boarding prep school set on a 35-acre campus in the New Forest, serving pupils aged 2–16. The school combines a nurturing, values-driven ethos with accessible independent education, positioning itself as the region's leading option for families seeking strong pastoral care alongside academic progress. Small class sizes (average under 15) and a warm, family-oriented culture define the experience across Nursery through to Sixth Form.
- →Exceptional pastoral care and boarding facilities in a New Forest setting
- →Small class sizes and individualised attention across all age groups
- →Integrated day and boarding community with flexible boarding options
- →Armed Forces families support and international pupil welcome
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from close pastoral attention, family-oriented school environments, and a rural New Forest location. Boarding pupils from military families, expat backgrounds, and families seeking flexible weekly/flexi boarding.
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Sandle Manor
Fordingbridge, Hampshire
SP6 1NS
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Forres Sandle Manor School?
Day fees at Forres Sandle Manor School are approximately £25,338 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Forres Sandle Manor School?
Forres Sandle Manor School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Forres Sandle Manor School a boarding school?
Forres Sandle Manor School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, family-oriented ethos and exceptional pastoral care
✓Small class sizes enabling individualised attention
✓Strong boarding facilities and flexible weekly/flexi options
✓Welcoming community for military and international families
✓Excellent New Forest location and spacious 35-acre campus
Common concerns
!No formal Ofsted inspection yet; limited external validation of academic standards
!Small pupil cohort (170) may limit friendship choice and breadth of academic/co-curricular provision
!Modest boarding numbers may affect depth of boarding culture and facilities