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Harbour Vale School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Harbour Vale School
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Harbour Vale School
- All-through
- Sherborne DT9 4DN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: A new ambitious curriculum has raised expectations of what pupils can achieve academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school’s approach to behaviour management helps pupils and their parents to understand that staff care and want to support them.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff check for gaps in pupils’ knowledge and adapt the curriculum to meet pupils' needs.
Teacher Engagement: Staff consistently set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and outcomes.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff development is prioritised to implement the school's ambitious curriculum.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some subjects have learning activities that are sometimes too easy, and pupils' prior knowledge is not adequately known.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school develops positive working relationships with parents and external agencies to support pupils to improve their outcomes.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child’s progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate that staff listen to them and help students prepare for their next steps.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and senior leaders address concerns through positive relationships and proactive behavior management.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: School leaders prioritize staff development and improving leadership of curriculum subjects.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school is a calm and safe space for pupils; staff always check pupils’ safety and welfare if absent from school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes improve as their needs are well met.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: External professionals and agencies ensure pupils succeed and overcome barriers.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities such as pottery and sailing.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: The school supports pupils to understand their place in society and successfully work as part of a team.
Career Counselling Services: There is a careers programme in place that helps pupils make considered choices about their future job options.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Recent curriculum changes support the implementation of the careers programme with occupational studies.
Support for SEND: The school works with a wide range of external professionals and agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: The school offers personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) curriculums.
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About Us
Harbour Vale School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 8 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 2 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-16 | 2-19 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 2.7 | 5.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | - | - | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 25% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
2 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harbour Vale School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1