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Schools>Dorchester>The Thomas Hardye School

The Thomas Hardye School

Dorchester
State
Secondary & Post-16
Mixed, 13-18 years
#852
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding
#852
National Ranking in Combined A-levels and GCSE
Ofsted: Outstanding

Academic Excellence

Outstanding A-Level performance, GCSE results, Oxbridge success, and inspection ratings

Summary Rankings

#852
GCSE & A-Levels
#886
A-Levels
#1365
GCSE
#123
Oxbridge
Outstanding
Ofsted

A-Level Performance

Advanced level examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#886
in England

Based on overall A-Level performance

Grade Distribution

A* Grade8.44%
A Grade18.44%
B Grade26.89%

A*-A26.89%
A*-B53.78%

GCSE Performance

GCSE examination results and rankings

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Overall Ranking

#1365
in England

Based on overall GCSE performance

Grade Distribution

Grades 9-8 (A*)8%
Grade 7 (A)8%

Grades 9-7 (A*-A)16%

🎓 Oxbridge Success

Track record of Oxford and Cambridge applications and acceptances

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Rank
#121
Combined Oxbridge
22
Applications
10
Offers
7
Acceptances
Offer Rate45.5%
Acceptance Rate70%
Rank
#75
Oxford University
16
Applications
7
Offers
4
Acceptances
Offer Rate43.8%
Acceptance Rate57.1%
Rank
#246
Cambridge University
6
Applications
3
Offers
3
Acceptances
Offer Rate50%
Acceptance Rate100%

Ofsted Inspection

Latest inspection ratings and assessment

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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Based on official graded inspection publication report

Inspection Categories

Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Latest Graded Inspection Details
Publication Date
20 April 2015
Inspection Number
ITS453394
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Inspection ratings based on Ofsted framework and published assessment criteria

School Information

Everything you need to know at a glance

School Details

PHASE OF EDUCATION
Secondary & Post-16
GENDER
Mixed
AGE RANGE
13-18 years
ADMISSION POLICY
Non-selective
SCHOOL GROUP
Academies
LOCAL COUNCIL
Dorset
RELIGIOUS CHARACTER
None
SCHOOL CAPACITY
2,138
URN
137163

School Features & Facilities

Key provisions and characteristics of this school

Grammar School
Has Sixth Form
Boarding Facilities
Special Educational Needs Classes
Nursery Provision
Section 41 Approved

Contact Information

Get in touch with the school

Address

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET

Phone

1305266064

Website

www.thomas-hardye.net

Headteacher

Mr N St J F Rutherford

📊 Important Data Notice

Information displayed is compiled from official sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted, and school websites, but may not reflect the most current data. School information, including Ofsted ratings, admission policies, staff details, and contact information can change. Always verify admissions criteria, application deadlines, catchment areas, and availability directly with the school or local authority before making any decisions. Historical data such as exam results and last distance offered should not be used to predict future outcomes or admission chances. All data is provided for research purposes only.