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The Thomas Hardye School
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,051
Capacity
2,138
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to many others in the UK. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 82% recommending the school, though it's worth mentioning that only 64% of students progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-18, backed by positive parental feedback.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 352 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (448 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
My child makes good progress
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
72%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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50.70839, -2.45372 · DT1 2ET
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thomas Hardye School rated by Ofsted?
The Thomas Hardye School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is The Thomas Hardye School a good school?
The Thomas Hardye School scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Thomas Hardye School?
Based on 448 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Thomas Hardye School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Thomas Hardye School in GCSEs?
The Thomas Hardye School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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