Forres Sandle Manor School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
PUPILS
214
AGES
2 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Schools Inspectorate
(05/06/2025)
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Sandle Manor
Fordingbridge
SP6 1NS
+44 (0)1425 653181

School Description

Forres Sandle Manor (FSM) is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2–16, set within 35 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest. The June 2025 ISI report confirmed FSM meets all standards, praising its broad curriculum, strong leadership, excellent teaching, inclusive culture, and outstanding care for pupils in both day and boarding life.

Forres Sandle Manor School Parent Reviews



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“Great school”

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"> Amazing school, my children are very happy and thriving there.
“Sadly seems to be declining...”

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"> It used to be a lovely place; some of teachers were amazing but sadly since the departure of the Head and other long standing staff it seems to be on the decline.
“reasonable”

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"> Reasonable school set in a good location
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Forres Sandle Manor School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.