The Thomas Hardye School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 2ET
Composite score
62.2

The Thomas Hardye School at a glance

Located in Dorchester, Dorset, The Thomas Hardye School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 2,051 pupils aged 13 to 18. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 49.8 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 0.9 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 30% of secondary schools nationally.

50% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 71% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. The Thomas Hardye School does not currently have a recent graded Ofsted judgement on record (often the case for newer or recently converted schools), so it is worth asking when its next inspection is expected. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#77
In South West
#2
In Dorset
Top 30%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.8
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
50%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
71%
% EBacc grade 5+
24%
EBacc average points score
4.48

Ofsted judgements

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Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 2,051 % FSM ever-6 19.2% % EAL 6.1% Age range 13–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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