Category: Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Roll: 129 Boys / / 98 Girls
Age Range: 2-16 Years
Founded: 1880
Location Description
Forres Sandle Manor has beautiful grounds on the edge of the New Forest, providing many opportunities to enhance the academic curriculum and develop a sense of community. The school is near the town of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, easily accessible from Salisbury, Bournemouth and Southampton.
School Contact Details
Station Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1DS
Tel: 01425 653181
Email: admissions@fsmschool.com
Email: office@fsmschool.com
Fees
From January 2025 (per term, incl. VAT where applicable).
Day Pupils (UK)
Reception to Year 9: £3,574 – £7,344
Boarding Pupils (UK)
Years 3 to 9: £8,145 – £10,021
International Pupils
All year groups: £11,456
Extras Included
FSM fees include hot lunches, snacks, wraparound care (7.30am–6.00pm), co-curricular clubs, trips (including residentials from Year 3), and one boarding night per term for day pupils.
Discounts & Support
Sibling discounts up to 20%.
CEA+10% packages available.
Scholarships and bursaries for pupils aged 7+.
Refer-a-Friend scheme: £200 account credit.
See full fees and nursery rates at: fsmschool.com/fees
For more details, contact: admissions@fsmschool.com
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Open Week 9th – 13th June: Friday 13 Jun 2025 -
Open Week 22nd – 26th September: Friday 26 Sep 2025 -
We warmly invite families to visit Forres Sandle Manor and experience the unique atmosphere of our school. Our Open Weeks offer a chance to tour our beautiful 35-acre site, meet our dedicated teachers, and see how children aged 2–16 thrive across every stage of their education.
If you are unable to attend during Open Week, we are happy to arrange a personal visit at a time that suits you. You’ll be guided by the Headmaster, meet pupils in your child’s year group, and explore our outstanding facilities.
Ready to take the next step?
We also offer Taster Days for children considering joining FSM. These give prospective pupils the chance to spend a full day (and night, if boarding) immersed in school life, helping them settle in and start forming friendships.
To book a visit or speak to our Admissions Manager, contact admissions@fsmschool.com or call 01425 653181.
Updated June 25