The Thomas Hardye School
The Thomas Hardye School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 13–18, in Dorchester, DT1, in the Dorset council area. It has 2,014 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (4 February 2025): Good in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in all 5 graded areas — inspected 4 February 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.3 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 49.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 439 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.81 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 336 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 2,014 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 13.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 18.33% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.78% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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