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Forres Sandle Manor School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | Sandle Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1NS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–16 |
| Pupils | 197 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01425653181 |
| Website | https://www.fsmschool.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Sun 7 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Mon 3 May 2027, Sat 12 Jun 2027 to Mon 14 Jun 2027
Day pupil return dates used; boarders arrive the evening before each term. Autumn half term Wed 21 Oct (4.30pm) - Sun 1 Nov; other half terms run Friday 4.30pm to Sunday, with lessons resuming on Monday. Exeats are the school's "Sleep-outs" (wraparound care available 4.30-6pm). Terms end: Autumn 3.30pm, Spring 4.30pm, Summer 12 noon.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day (UK) Reception (total incl. VAT) | £3,690.00 |
| Day (UK) Years 1 and 2 (total incl. VAT) | £3,900.00 |
| Day (UK) Year 3 (total incl. VAT) | £6,261.60 |
| Day (UK) Year 4 (total incl. VAT) | £7,108.80 |
| Day (UK) Years 5 and 6 (total incl. VAT) | £7,531.20 |
| Day (UK) Years 7 - 11 (total incl. VAT) | £7,845.60 |
| Boarding (UK) Year 3 (total incl. VAT) | £8,766.00 |
| Boarding (UK) Year 4 (total incl. VAT) | £10,370.40 |
| Boarding (UK) Years 5 - 11 (total incl. VAT) | £10,923.60 |
| International (EU & EEA passport holders), all year groups (total incl. VAT) | £13,173.60 |
| International (other passport holders), all year groups (total incl. VAT) | £16,000.00 |
Registration fee: £75.00
Deposit: £300.00
Table shows tuition fee, VAT @ 20% and total; totals recorded. Academic year inferred from the page's reference to Nursery Fees for 2026/2027. UK registration £75 (incl. VAT), deposit £300; international registration £150, deposit £1,500. Compulsory lunch fee £350 per term. Wraparound care 7.30am-6.00pm included. Military CEA +10% package.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 7
Visit (Open Morning or private tour), then register online and pay the registration fee. Children joining Reception, Prep or Senior School attend age-appropriate assessment and taster experiences, and the current school is asked for a reference. Places are secured by signing the acceptance form and paying a deposit. Contact Admissions 6-12 months ahead.
- Age-appropriate assessment and taster experience (no preparation needed)
- Reference from current school
Offers scholarships.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | Winchester, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Rownhams, Cadnam, Downton | 06:58 |
| Salisbury | Beech Walk Salisbury, Devizes Road, Skew Bridge, Salisbury Train Station, Wyndham Road, Milton Road, Downton, Alexandra Road | 07:22 |
| Bournemouth | Bournemouth, Kinson Park Road, Ferndown, Grange Road, Avon Castle, Ringwood, Verwood, Lake Road | 07:00 |
| New Milton | New Milton, Bransgore, Christchurch, Bagnum Equestrian Centre, Ringwood | 07:10 |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.