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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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Academic outcomes
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Compare with Harbour Vale SchoolSchool information
| URN | 146958 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Kelly Knight |
| Trust | SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DT9 4DN |
| Pupils | 18 |
| FSM eligible | 61.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Simons Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4DN
https://harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk/1935814582| DfE number | 1107 |
| UKPRN | 10083919 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 13 Jun 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2024 |