Private school Sandroyd School

Sandroyd School Virtual Tour

Sandroyd stands on its own land in the heart of Cranborne Chase. Surrounded by 400 acres of green park, the children are in a unique atmosphere of beauty and health. The school was founded in 1888 and for more than 100 years Sandroyd has been preparing students for admission to leading private schools and is proud of its performance in the Entrance Exam and the academic successes of students.

Sandroyd is a caring boarding school run by a husband and wife. Built in the 18th century, Rushmore House is the home of the school principal, his wife and family, as well as students whose dormitories are located in the Main Building. The central gallery is the centre of the morning gatherings of pupils. All staff and students eat together at the Dining Hall, where they are offered freshly prepared food three times a day.

The school aims to inspire the child to successful learning, cultural and sports development. Modern teaching methods are closely intertwined with the education of a child in such qualities as good manners, self-discipline and respect for others. A child brought up in school is happy, confident and ready for the future challenges that life presents him.

The school has about 230 students.

DIRECTOR (stand 2026)

Alastar Spears, Education - Cambridge University.

FAMOUS SCHOOL GRADUATES

• Sir Terence Ratigan, playwright
• Lord Peter Carrington, politician, former British Foreign Secretary, NATO Secretary General from 1984 to 1988.
• Ranulf Fiennes, researcher, traveller, writer, named in 1984 by the Guinness Book of Records "the greatest living explorer in the world"
• Sir Tim Sainsbury, politician, businessman
• Michael Dammit, philosopher
• Anthony Armstrong Jones, photographer
• Peter II, former king of Yugoslavia

PROGRAM

The emphasis in training is on the development of basic academic skills and preparing students for admission to leading high schools. The school highly appreciates academic achievements and successes. The curriculum is very wide, students study general subjects.

The school tries to instil a love of reading, to help students gain self-confidence and the skills necessary for communication and a clear expression of their thoughts. The library is open every day, and students must take an approved book to read after lunch and dinner.

ACCOMMODATION

All students live in a residence on the school grounds. Boys and girls live separately.

SPORT

The class schedule allows everyone to play sports seven days a week: in a team or individually. Our goal is to help everyone find themselves in sports games, choose their favourite sport and enjoy outdoor activities.

In the fall, four rugby teams go out to compete with teams from other schools, and soccer and hockey teams do the same. In summer, the main game is cricket, five teams are selected to conduct matches. In addition to this, all students take part in athletics and playing tennis with highly qualified trainers. The gym is suitable for basketball, badminton and cricket. They can use squash courts, play golf, billiards and table tennis.

Throughout the year, students can swim in the heated indoor pool. The school has its own riding instructor, you can use school ponies for training.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Children study outside the classroom no less. Especially they learn a lot about themselves. Sandroyd has excellent facilities and equipment, which helps students to choose what they like. Pupils live in an active atmosphere, where the emphasis is on spending free time with benefit, so they have every opportunity to find friends in hobby groups and clubs. The achievements of some students stimulate others. One of the fundamental advantages of a closed boarding house is that Sandroder’s can use their inexhaustible energy and talents in a variety of areas. So, children develop a positive attitude towards life, self-confidence and begin to respect the value and contribution that each person makes.

Pupils can make music, learn to play musical instruments: from trumpet and drum to harp and bagpipes. The school has many ensembles of different orientations: jazz bands, rock school, guitar group. Four choirs, including a church choir that regularly perform at services.

Students can engage in theatre, participate in productions, the school stage is equipped with modern lighting and a sound system. Dance classes are also available for children: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, street dancing.

The art department offers all interested students to develop their imagination and explore the world through creativity. Classes are held in a large bright room. Pupils are engaged in painting, drawing, sculpture, using a variety of materials: from traditional to such as textiles, clay, wood, wire and papier-mâché.

COST, 2026-2027

£11,625 -£14,850 per semester (depending on age).
There are 3 semesters in the school year.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals

Extra paid

• Flights
• Transfers to / from the airport
• Visa
• Services of the company "Paradise"
• Guardianship (as required by British law)

Our services and fees

Impressions of our experts from the school visit

"We love our location," says Sandroyd School's Director of Admissions, greeting us at the entrance to the school's historic, traditional English building. "It's far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to get into town if needed."

The co-educational preparatory school is located 30 minutes' drive from the picturesque city of Salisbury, the epitome of good old England. The first thing that catches your eye is the school's vast grounds with numerous sports fields and its own stables.

To our main question: "What is a Sandroyd student like?" Mrs Anne Megdiche answers: "An academically strong child with a fairly good level of English, talented and eager to get the most out of a British education and our school in order to try himself in everything - in different sports, in music and theatrical art. We are proud that our boys do not sit in their rooms, do not limit themselves to chess or tennis, but are well-rounded young people."

We draw our attention to the photo of the student on the wall (the school is truly proud of its children - photos with schoolchildren adorn all the walls). Mrs Anne Megdiche notes that Steven is a very successful swimmer, who also excels in playing the trombone and is an excellent horseman.

As an academic preparatory stage for studying at such famous English schools as Marlborough, Eton College, Oundle School, Harrow School and many others, Sandroyd prepares children in music, sports and art at such a high level that they receive scholarships to study at secondary schools. Swimming and music are the main areas in which children can receive a scholarship. The school has a number of strong swimmers who defend the honor of Sandroyd School at national competitions.

Of the total number of students, which makes up 230 people, only 10% are allocated to international children. At the same time, the school accepts only one representative of nationality in its age group (at the moment, there is only one Russian student in the school). This allows the school to remain truly British.

The school day for children is scheduled until 9 p.m., including lessons in the first half of the day, three mandatory periods of sports and activities, assembly, homework preparation, various group games before bed. It seems that the children are always busy.

At the same time, each student is assigned a tutor, who spends an hour with him every day, discussing all sorts of issues, and makes sure that the child's schedule is not overloaded. There are 5-6 children for each tutor, which allows teachers to be aware of all the affairs of each student.

Despite the clear signs of strict discipline (children stand up when adults enter the classroom, address teachers with the traditional Sir/Mrs, are taught to clear their dishes from the table, there is a complete lack of mobile phone coverage and pocket money for personal expenses), the school has a very warm and family-like atmosphere. We saw happy, open-minded children enjoying their childhood, full of opportunities provided by Sandroyd School.