Independent School. Hanford School is a boarding and day school for girls aged 7 to13 years. Our aims are to: recognise the breadth of academic capabilities and requirements, enabling each girl to do the very best she can; provide the opportunity, encouragement and support to pursue and expand interests both within and beyond the classroom; recognise that each girl develops at her own speed, with her own interests, abilities and needs; help the girls to learn about living with others, and taking care of each other's needs. See website for further details.