140
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
66%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityDorset
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious character—
StatusOpen
Overview of Harbour School Dorset · All-through · Dorset
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
140
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
LA AVG 19.28:1
EAL
1%
LA AVG 4.99%
FSM eligible
50%
LA AVG 17.95%
SEN
100%
LA AVG 26.82%
Overall absence
32%
LA AVG 6.35%
Persistent absence
66%
LA AVG 15.33%
Contact
Address
School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU
Local authority
Dorset
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 140 | 5.5 | 100% | 1% | 50% | 32% | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 105 | 5.0 | 100% | 2% | 50% | 31% | 74% |
| 2022/23 | 81 | 5.1 | 100% | 2% | 58% | 31% | 78% |
| 2021/22 | 29 | 3.2 | 100% | 0% | 52% | 20% | 58% |
| 2020/21 | 28 | 3.1 | 100% | 0% | 54% | — | — |
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