Forres Sandle Manor School, Fordingbridge
Forres Sandle Manor School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Fordingbridge. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Forres Sandle Manor School in detail
Forres Sandle Manor School in its own words
In its own words: "Forres Sandle Manor School (FSM) is a welcoming independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 16. Nestled in the charming town of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest, our school is steeped in history - its location dates back to the Doomsday Book."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Forres Sandle Manor, a vibrant day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2-16, set in an idyllic 35-acre campus on the outskirts of the river town of Fordingbridge, in the heart of the New Forest."
Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 2 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hampshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 24 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Forres Sandle Manor School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jubilee Road (opposite), 380 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Forres Sandle Manor School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 June 2025
Short Visit
16 January 2023
Regulatory Compliance
18 May 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 May 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
9 May 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Forres Sandle Manor School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
197 pupils
276 places
79 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Fordingbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fordingbridge
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
197
Total Pupils
111
Boys
86
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Forres Sandle Manor School
Questions parents ask about Forres Sandle Manor School
When was Forres Sandle Manor School last inspected?
Forres Sandle Manor School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Forres Sandle Manor School?
Forres Sandle Manor School has around 197 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Forres Sandle Manor School?
Forres Sandle Manor School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Forres Sandle Manor School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Forres Sandle Manor School?
Forres Sandle Manor School is at Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1NS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)