The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Butt
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Harbour School Dorset a selective school?
No. Harbour School Dorset is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Harbour School Dorset's Ofsted rating?
Harbour School Dorset was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harbour School Dorset?
Harbour School Dorset currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harbour School Dorset take?
Harbour School Dorset caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Harbour School Dorset?
Harbour School Dorset is in BH20 6NU, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harbour School Dorset have a sixth form?
Yes, Harbour School Dorset has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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