Alternative provision academy · Dorset

Harbour Vale School

Alternative provision
Ages 5–16

Term dates

Alternative provision academys 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

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Alternative provision academy
Phase: Alternative provision
Ages: 5–16
Pupils: 23 (capacity 38)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Phone: 01935814582
Address: Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DN
Website: harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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