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The Thomas Hardye School

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester
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The Thomas Hardye School

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

A Good-rated secondary school in Dorchester.

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Pupils
2,051
Ages
13-18
FSM
18.8%
Attainment 8
49.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.9%
Basics 9-5
49.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
58.1%
EBacc APS
4.48
EBacc 9-5
23.5%
EBacc 9-4
35.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.81
A*-A Grades
25.9%
A*-B Grades
52.5%
AAB+ %
15.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 373 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Thomas Hardye School

The Thomas Hardye School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 448 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. The school has around 2,051 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Thomas Hardye School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Hardye School

What is The Thomas Hardye School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Hardye School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about The Thomas Hardye School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 448 responses): 82% of parents would recommend The Thomas Hardye School.
What are The Thomas Hardye School's latest exam results?
The Thomas Hardye School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Thomas Hardye School located?
The Thomas Hardye School is a secondary school in Dorchester, Dorset (DT1 2ET).
How many pupils attend The Thomas Hardye School?
The Thomas Hardye School has around 2,051 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Thomas Hardye School with other schools?
View The Thomas Hardye School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.