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Harbour School Dorset - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Harbour School Dorset
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Harbour School Dorset
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- Wool BH20 6NU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum meets pupils鈥� academic, social and emotional needs
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm atmosphere supports learning, pupils work hard
Qualifications and Training: Staff are well trained in supporting SEND and behaviour management
Current Educational Practices: School uses training opportunities in English and mathematics from local organisations
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff lack depth of subject knowledge, need support to follow curriculum planning closely
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have praised the school for improving pupil behavior
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents are positive about the school
Communication: Minority of parents feel communication is not good
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff feel well supported, regular well-being checks by leaders
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ensured teaching staff have training in subject knowledge and assessment accuracy
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal with bullying effectively, positive culture around safeguarding
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Sections of the building for each group reduced behavior incidents
Extracurricular Offerings: Vocational training in car mechanics, salon skills, catering and horticulture
Career Counselling Services: Careers education helps prepare pupils for the world of work
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well prepared for employment, college or specialist placements after post-16 education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff trained in supporting SEND, positive learning environment
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About Us
Harbour School Dorset is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 105 students from age 10-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 10-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.9 | 8.3 | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.20 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harbour School Dorset
Local authority ratio 18 : 1