Special free school · Dorset

Harbour School Dorset

Special
Ages 10–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Dorset council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Dorset's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 10–19
Pupils: 145 (capacity 130)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SOUTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01929508286
Address: School Road, Bovington, BH20 6NU
Website: harbourschooldorset.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.