Details

Age Range3-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDorset
AddressTunnel Road, DT8 3HB
URN113957

School Census

Total 102
Girls/Boys 30/72
Girls/Boys Ratio 29.4%/70.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 40
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/11/2022 Good
24/02/2016 Good
Inspection Date 15/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/02/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc SUPP
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 SUPP
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc SUPP
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 SUPP
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 SUPP

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths98
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standardSUPP
Pupils achieving at a higher standardSUPP
ReadingSUPP
MathsSUPP
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standardSUPP
Pupils achieving at a higher standardSUPP
ReadingSUPP
MathsSUPP
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standardSUPP
Pupils achieving at a higher standardSUPP
ReadingSUPP
MathsSUPP
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree18%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree21%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree46%
agree46%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree0%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know11%
not applicable82%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree43%
agree43%
disagree14%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree50%
agree21%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes100%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree82%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree50%
agree36%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree25%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree61%
agree29%
disagree11%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree39%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree39%
disagree7%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree68%
agree25%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes96%
no4%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
white and black african ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

Beaminster School

(0.47 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Newtown, , DT8 3EP

Beaminster St Mary's Academy

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Clay Lane, , DT8 3BY