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Dorchester, Dorset
The Thomas Hardye School
The Thomas Hardye School is a academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset. The school has 2,051 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 13–18 2,051 PupilsURN 137163
Ofsted Report
Inspected February 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Sixth FormGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
49.8↑ +4pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
49.9%↑ +5pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
89.8%↓ -3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
18.1↓ -2pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
18.8%↓ -5pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
8.3%↑ +4pp
Teacher Turnover
2,051 / 2,138
96%
Capacity
Surplus
+£384,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
The Thomas Hardye School is a academy converter in Dorchester, Dorset. The school has 2,051 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
N St J F Rutherford
Age Range
13 — 18
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01305266064
Website
Address
Dorchester, DT1 2ET
Local Authority
Dorset
The School Day
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Art
Athletics
Badminton
Band
Basketball
Book Club
Chess
Choir
Climbing
Computing
Creative Writing
Cross Country
Dance
Dodgeball
Drama
Duke Of Edinburgh
Football
French
Mindfulness
Music
Netball
Orchestra
Reading
Rounders
Science
Spanish
Stem
Table Tennis
Tennis
Textiles
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Eco Schools
Environmental sustainability
Sing Up
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Cardigan
Jumper
School Shoes
Skirt
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Tie
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Colours
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Blue
Grey
White
PE Kit
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