Harbour School Dorset
Free schools special in Dorset, Dorset.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 10 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 145 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 130 |
| Free school meals | 53.40% |
| Trust or sponsor | SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Address | School Road, Bovington, Dorset, BH20 6NU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://harbourschooldorset.com/ |
| Telephone | 01929508286 |
| URN | 147087 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 10 October 2023, published 23 November 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Westfield Arts College (special school, about 15.8 km)
- Wyvern Academy (special school, about 18.2 km)
- Montacute School (special school, about 18.5 km)
- Longspee Academy (special school, about 18.5 km)
- Winchelsea School (special school, about 21.7 km)
- Beaucroft Foundation School (special school, about 22.1 km)
Browse: Special schools in Dorset
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.