The Thomas Hardye School
Details
| Age Range | 13-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Queen's Avenue, DT1 2ET |
| School Website | www.thomas-hardye.dorset.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1305266064 |
| URN | 137163 |
School Census
| Total | 2093 |
| Girls/Boys | 1106/987 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.8%/47.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 285 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/03/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/03/2015 | Outstanding |
| 16/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/03/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 53.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.41 |
| Progress 8 | 0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.32 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 28% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 40% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 45% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 42% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 75% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 67% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 58% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 58% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 75% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Dorchester Middle School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queen's Avenue, , DT1 2HS
The Prince of Wales School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Maiden Castle Road, , DT1 2HH
Damers First School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Liscombe Street, , DT1 3DF