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Harbour Vale School

Dorset·Not applicable·South West·Academy alternative provision sponsor led·DT9 4DN
URN: 146958GoodOfsted published 13 Jun 2024

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What the data says

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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progress
Limited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

Getting a place
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Admissions and catchment

Council allocation figures

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Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Dorset for local comparison.

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The Woodroffe School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.4Progress 8 +0.19
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The Thomas Hardye School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 49.8Progress 8 +0.30
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Beaminster School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 47.0Progress 8 -0.08
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The Blandford School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 47.0Progress 8 -0.33
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School information

URN146958
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
PhaseNot applicable
TypeAcademy alternative provision sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range5-16
HeadteacherKelly Knight
TrustSHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Admissions—
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeDT9 4DN
Latest pupils18
FSM eligible61.1%

Contact and identifiers

Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DN

https://harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk/View local authority page1935814582
DfE number1107
UKPRN10083919
Opened1 Nov 2019
GIAS updated26 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated26 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published13 Jun 2024

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeAcademy First Section 5
Category of concern—
Inspection date30 Apr 2024
Publication date13 Jun 2024
View Ofsted report