School Compass
Harbour Vale School
Sherborne · Dorset · DT9 4DN. all-through · Academy alternative provision sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 5 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Dorset index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 13/06/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Harbour Vale School's Ofsted rating?
Harbour Vale School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 13/06/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Harbour Vale School?
Harbour Vale School is in Sherborne (DT9 4DN), Dorset. URN 146958.
How do I compare Harbour Vale School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Harbour Vale School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 30 April 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
s. Staff development is prioritised to implement the school's ambitious curriculum. The school is currently improving leadership of curriculum subjects. For example, subject leaders work with colleagues from the trust’s local secondary school. Staff are improving their knowledge of how pupils learn. This work is…
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Sherborne
14 schools on the Sherborne town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Harbour Vale School
URN: 146958
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Sherborne
Postcode: DT9 4DN
Ofsted overall: Good (13/06/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/146958/
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