The Thomas Hardye School
Academy converter13-18Sixth formFaith priority
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
Headteacher: Mr N St J F RutherfordSchool website ↗Pupils: 2,051 (capacity: 2138)Part of WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ofsted inspected
Inspected February 2025
49.8
Attainment 8 score
inspected
Inspected February 2025
Latest data: 2024/25
Ofsted Rating Inspected 4 February 2025Full report ↗
From September 2024, Ofsted no longer gives a single overall grade.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
GCSE Results (2024/25)
GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. National averages shown for comparison.
Progress 8 scores for 2024/25 are not used for accountability purposes following the KS2 assessment disruption. Treat with caution.
Attainment 8 scoreⓘAttainment 8Average grade across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs, including English and MathsEach GCSE grade is converted to a points score (grade 9 = 9 points, grade 1 = 1 point). The national average is around 46.
49.8
English & Maths Grade 5+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 5+ (Strong Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 5 in both English and MathsGrade 5 is a "strong pass". Many sixth forms and universities expect grade 5 in English and Maths.
49.9%
English & Maths Grade 4+ⓘEnglish & Maths — Grade 4+ (Standard Pass)% of pupils achieving at least a grade 4 in both English and MathsGrade 4 is the minimum "standard pass". Employers and colleges often require grade 4 in English and Maths.
71.1%
Attainment 8 — school vs national
020406080
English Baccalaureate (EBacc)ⓘEBacc Entry% of pupils who entered the English Baccalaureate — a set of GCSE subjects covering English, Maths, Sciences, a Language, and HumanitiesEBacc entry keeps academic options open post-16. It is not a separate qualification.
Pupils entered for EBacc58.1%
EBacc Grade 4+35.1%
EBacc Grade 5+23.5%
EBacc average point score4.48
Wellbeing & Context
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN supportⓘSEN Support% of pupils receiving SEN (Special Educational Needs) support without a formal planThese pupils need extra help but do not yet have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
23.2%
Without an EHCP
Pupils with EHCPⓘEducation, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)% of pupils with a formal EHCP — a legal plan for pupils with significant additional needs
3.4%
Education, Health and Care Plan
Total pupils
2,051
53% girls · 47% boys
Location
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Historical Results
Results Over Time
View raw year-by-year data
| Year | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Eng & Maths 4+ | EBacc entry % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | 55.7 | +0.4 | - | 63.0% |
| 2016/17 | 50.5 | +0.4 | 72.0% | 57.0% |
| 2017/18 | 54.0 | +0.6 | 77.0% | 58.0% |
| 2018/19 | 52.0 | +0.3 | 78.0% | 65.0% |
| 2023/24 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024/25 | 49.8 | - | 71.1% | 58.1% |