The Thomas Hardye School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Thomas Hardye School
Address: Queen's Avenue
Town/City: Dorchester
County: Dorset
Postcode: DT1 2ET
Country: 200000758081
Telephone Number: 01305 266064
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Wessex Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Thomas Hardye Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr N St J F Rutherford
Capacity: 2138
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 2103 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 137163
DfE Number: 838/4615
UKPRN: 10034818
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: West Dorset (E14001031)
Electoral Ward: Dorchester West (E05012698)

Easting & Northing: 368059E, 89960N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 32.51" N 2° 27' 12.96" W
Plus Code: 9C2VPG5W+JH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Matthew Bewley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
  • Mr Ross Cumber - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 March 2027.
  • Mr Mike Faulkner - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2020 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2024.
  • Prof Hugh Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 February 2024.
  • Mr Anthony Moore - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2024.
  • Ms Hilary Over - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 December 2024.
  • Mr David Prince - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 June 2026.
  • Ms Joanna Stoker - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2024.
  • Mr Nick Thornley - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2025.
  • Mr Alan Trowbridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2024.
  • Rachel Turberville-Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 March 2026.