Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Thomas Hardye School

Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
Part of: WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Thomas Hardye School
Dorchester, DT1 2ET
2,051 Pupils
2,138 Capacity
13–18 Age Range
18.80% FSM %
956 Boys
1,095 Girls
About The Thomas Hardye School

Located in Dorchester (DT1 2ET), The Thomas Hardye School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 13–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Dorset.

It has 2,051 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,138. Current headteacher: N St J F Rutherford.

Data for The Thomas Hardye School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Dorchester West
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WESSEX MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034818
URN 137163
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Moore Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Bewley Local Governor 01/12/2022 18/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Genna Bunker Local Governor 20/10/2025 20/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Ross Cumber Local Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sophie Duke Local Governor 15/01/2025 14/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mike Faulkner Local Governor 22/11/2024 21/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Prof Hugh Griffiths Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christina Hancock Local Governor 20/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Rob Heathcote Local Governor 20/12/2024 19/12/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Zoe Hopkins Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Eva Lewis Local Governor 08/11/2023 07/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Hilary Over Local Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Dorchester Middle School
0.37 km • Dorchester
Other
The Prince of Wales School
0.43 km • Dorchester
Other
Damers First School
1.01 km • Dorchester
Other
Sunninghill Preparatory School
1.55 km • Dorchester
Other
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
1.6 km • Dorchester
Other
Dorchester Learning Centre
1.72 km • Dorchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Thomas Hardye School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dorchester, Dorset.
The Thomas Hardye School has 2,051 pupils, with a capacity of 2,138.
The Thomas Hardye School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Thomas Hardye School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Thomas Hardye School is Mr N St J F Rutherford.
The Thomas Hardye School is at Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at The Thomas Hardye School: Has a sixth form.
The Thomas Hardye School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr N St J F Rutherford
Queen's Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET
01305266064
www.ths.wessex.ac
Location
DT1 2ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137163
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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