The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester, DT1 2ET · Dorset · secondary school
2nd of 19 secondary schools in Dorset we can score, 29 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.9/10 against 916 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 49.9 · 64 | 46% | 2.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 38% | 2.79 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 49.8 · 70 | 15% | 1.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
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—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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