Harbour School Dorset
URN: 147087 • BH20 6NU
Overview
- Name
- Harbour School Dorset
- URN
- 147087
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DELTA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Butt (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01929508286
- Website
- Visit Harbour School Dorset website
- Address
-
School Road, BH20 6NU
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Summary
Harbour School Dorset is a state-funded special school located in Bovington, Dorset, catering to 140 pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Established in 2019 under the Free Schools Programme, the school moved into a purpose-built facility in February 2022, designed to support the diverse needs of its students. The school's ethos, "Learning together in pursuit of happiness," reflects its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
The curriculum at Harbour School Dorset is broad and balanced, offering both academic and vocational pathways alongside therapeutic and enrichment activities. The school emphasizes the development of social, emotional, and academic skills, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning while respecting the needs of others. The staff are dedicated to providing high-quality support and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Governance at the school includes a mix of community, staff, and parent representatives, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of students and families. The school actively engages with its community and is committed to maintaining high expectations for all learners.
The curriculum at Harbour School Dorset is broad and balanced, offering both academic and vocational pathways alongside therapeutic and enrichment activities. The school emphasizes the development of social, emotional, and academic skills, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning while respecting the needs of others. The staff are dedicated to providing high-quality support and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Governance at the school includes a mix of community, staff, and parent representatives, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interests of students and families. The school actively engages with its community and is committed to maintaining high expectations for all learners.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Home (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Documents & Policies (other)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sheiling College (73.7)
- Graduately Developing Futures (68.9)
- Westfield Arts College (65.0)
- Yewstock School (64.9)
- Aurora Boveridge College (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DELTA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 49.20
- Open date
- 2019-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 106 | 34 | 130 | 49.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 84 | 21 | 130 | 46.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 39.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 39.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 40 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 38.10 |
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