Harbour Vale School
Harbour Vale School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy alternative provision sponsor led), ages 5–16, in Sherborne, DT9, in the Dorset council area. It has 23 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 30 April 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 23 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 69.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 44.44% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.56% | 2024/25 |
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