Harbour School Dorset

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harbour School Dorset
Address: School Road, Bovington
Postcode: BH20 6NU
Telephone Number: 01929 508286
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 10-19
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Southern Education Trust
Sponsor: Delta Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Daniel Butt
Capacity: 130
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 145 (77% boys & 23% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.4%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 147087
DfE Number: 838/7001
UKPRN: 10083771
UPRN: 200004826993
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Dorset (E06000059)
Constituency: South Dorset (E14001485)
Electoral Ward: West Purbeck (E05012728)

Easting & Northing: 384106E, 88092N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 41' 34.42" N 2° 13' 34.53" W
Plus Code: 9C2VMQVF+5F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Samantha Astin - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Helen Bradley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Mrs Julia Cohen - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Carly Cornick - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mrs Lauren Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Annie Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Mr Keith Norman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Joan Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Jerry Trow - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2029.