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The Thomas Hardye School

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

Academy converter · Ages 13–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

49.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

49.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.946.4
2023/2448.946.4
2024/2549.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.260.00
2023/24+0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Dorchester Middle School
0.36 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
1.6 km away · Academy converter
Good
Dorchester Learning Centre
1.72 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
Dorset Studio School
3.64 km away · Studio schools
Good
Westfield Arts College
7.01 km away · Foundation special school
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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