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Harbour School Dorset
School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.8 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
140
Capacity
130
Ages
10–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 10 to 19, catering to a small community of 140 pupils. Although the GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 4% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school is recognized for its commitment to improvement. Parents may appreciate the school's positive environment, despite the limited academic performance data available.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality 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. | 3.9 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 4% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Location
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50.69226, -2.22638 · BH20 6NU
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN147087
School typeFree schools special
Websiteharbourschooldorset.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Harbour School Dorset rated by Ofsted?
Harbour School Dorset was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Harbour School Dorset a good school?
Harbour School Dorset scores 38.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harbour School Dorset in GCSEs?
Harbour School Dorset achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.9. 4% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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