Harbour School Dorset
Free schools special · Ages 10–19 · Dorset
Harbour School Dorset is a special school in Dorset for ages 10–19 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 10 October 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 10–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 145 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 54.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 10 October 2023
Strengths
- “The school has created a curriculum that meets pupils’ academic, social and emotional needs.”
- “Post-16 students enjoy the new vocational training in car mechanics, salon skills, catering and horticulture.”
- “Staff build strong relationships with pupils.”
To improve
- “Pupils sometimes worry when other pupils are upset or angry.”
- “However, on occasions, teachers do not follow these steps.”
- “When this happens, pupils’ learning does not build on what they have studied before.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 3.9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
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- The Luccombe Hub 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Graduately Developing Futures 8.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Osmund's Church of England Middle School 9.0 mi Good
- Yarrells Preparatory School 9.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sunninghill Preparatory School 9.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Milton Abbey School 9.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dorchester Middle School 9.8 mi No Ofsted grade