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Harbour School Dorset

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Harbour School Dorset

School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU

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Pupils
140
Ages
10-19
FSM
49.2%
Attainment 8
3.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
44.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
22.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.26
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Harbour School Dorset

Harbour School Dorset is a secondary school in Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.9. The school has around 140 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: School Road, BH20 6NU | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harbour School Dorset, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harbour School Dorset

What is Harbour School Dorset's Ofsted rating?
Harbour School Dorset received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Harbour School Dorset's latest exam results?
Harbour School Dorset: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harbour School Dorset located?
Harbour School Dorset is a secondary school in Dorset (BH20 6NU).
How many pupils attend Harbour School Dorset?
Harbour School Dorset has around 140 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harbour School Dorset with other schools?
View Harbour School Dorset'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.