Buildings

In the 100 years since Canford Manor became Canford School, the library has grown and moved several times.  When Canford School opened its doors to the first 147 pupils in 1923, there were no purpose…

Beaufort House opened ready for the Winter term of 1929, construction having concluded earlier that year, and housed just 28 boys in its first term. On Speech Day in 1930, Beaufort House was official…

Princess Margaret visited Canford School on 11th October 1966 to open the newly built Pavilion building. View the gallery of photos from the visit below:

On the 14th May 1999, the official opening of The Layard Theatre took place. The opening was a grand event, with former Artistic Director of The Royal National Theatre, Sir Richard Eyre, formally ope…

Since Canford opened its doors as a new school for the first time in 1923, there has been continued development going on around the school site. At present, the new Sixth Form centre and boarding hou…