Harbour Vale School is an alternative provision academy in Sherborne, Dorset, for children and young people aged 5 to 16. It supports autism, SEMH and moderate learning.
- Ages 5–16
- 23 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 23 (places for 38)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Knight
- Part of
- Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2019
- Free school meals
- 69.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Dorset
- School reference (URN)
- 146958
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, SEMH and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Dorset (8)
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Dorset (5)
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Dorset council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Gryphon School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Fiveways Special School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 4.4 miles
- Fairmead School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.8 miles
By need in Dorset: Autism (13) · Speech and language (11) · Moderate learning (9) · Physical (7) · SEMH (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Severe learning (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Harbour Vale School
How do I get a place at Harbour Vale School?
Places at Harbour Vale School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Dorset council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Harbour Vale School support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Harbour Vale School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Harbour Vale School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Harbour Vale School?
Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN, in Dorset.
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