Forres Sandle Manor School

A other independent school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forres Sandle Manor School.

Fordingbridge, SP61NS Age 2-16 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Sandle Manor
Fordingbridge, SP61NS

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116519
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS
Age range
2-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
276 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils
170
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
170 pupils
2-16

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

love of learning commitment kindness responsibility respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Mr Mark Howe describes FSM as a vibrant day and boarding school for ages 2–16 on a 35-acre campus with average class sizes under 15. He highlights a broad, forward-looking education, ongoing facility development (including a new STEAM building), and a commitment to helping pupils become happy and successful with opportunities beyond the classroom.

Facilities

35-acre campus on the edge of the New Forest STEAM Building (under construction) featuring Specialist Science Labs, DT Hub with CAD Suite, Modern School Library, Art Studios with Gallery Space Main Manor House and other school facilities as part of a comprehensive campus

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum emphasizing English, Mathematics and Science Weekly specialist teaching in music, sport (including swimming), French/Spanish, dance and computing for younger pupils Extensive co-curricular and enrichment opportunities after school and on Saturdays STEAM education with dedicated labs, CAD suite, library and art studios as part of ongoing facility development

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound Care available five days a week from 7.30am to 6.00pm, with no additional charge or prior notice required.

Admissions Criteria

FSM is an independent school for ages 2–16. Entry points are Nursery & Pre-Prep (ages 2–7), Prep School (ages 7–11), and Senior School (ages 11–16). Children joining Reception, Prep, or Senior School are invited to age-appropriate assessments and tasters. Admissions considers academic potential and curiosity, personal qualities such as resilience and collaboration, and alignment with FSM’s values (love of learning, commitment, kindness, responsibility, and respect). Recommends contacting Admissions 6–12 months in advance. An offer follows assessment, with deposit to secure placement.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

The fees below are correct from September 2025. All Fees quoted are Per Term unless otherwise stated. Included in Our Fees: Catering (Hot Lunches daily, snacks, excursion lunches, match teas); Trips (Residential Week Trips for Years 3–9; Nursery Day Trips); Boarding Offerings (Boarding Experience: one free night per term for Years 3–10, then £35 per ad-hoc night; Sunday Trips; Laundry); Co-Curricular Offering (Daily Activities; Wraparound Care: five days a week 7.30am–6.00pm, no extra charge). Day Pupils (UK): Reception £4,110 total; Years 1–2 £4,320; Year 3 £6,861.60; Year 4 £7,708.80; Years 5–6 £8,131.20; Years 7–10 £8,445.60. Boarding Pupils (UK): Year 3 £9,366.00; Year 4 £10,970.40; Years 5–10 £11,523.60. International Pupils: All Year Groups £13,173.60. Nursery Fees: 2025/2026 VAT exempt (link available). Military Families: CEA +10% package. Scholarships and Bursaries available from Year 7 upward with various scholarship subjects.

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