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The Thomas Hardye School is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,090 boys and girls aged between 13 and 18. In March 2015 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Wessex Multi Academy Trust. (The Purbeck School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Progress, Attainment and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | Dorset Studio School | |
| 4.6 | Wey Valley Academy | |
| 6.9 | Budmouth Academy Weymouth | |
| 7.8 | All Saints' Church of England Academy | |
| 12.4 | Atlantic Academy Portland | |
| 13.1 | The Sir John Colfox Academy | |
| 14.5 | Beaminster School | |
| 14.6 | The Purbeck School | |
| 16.3 | The Blandford School | |
| 16.9 | Sturminster Newton High School | |
| 17.5 | Lytchett Minster School | |
| 17.5 | The Gryphon School |
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment | Physical disability | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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