Ofsted: Outstanding

Dawn House School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Jenny McConnell

location_onNr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

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Attainment 8

3.1

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GCSE Rank

#50 in Nottinghamshire

#4,373 of 4,663 nationally

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Dawn House School is a Non-maintained special school school in Nr Mansfield, Notts, serving ages 5-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Dawn House School is a non-maintained special school in Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 5-19. The school has approximately 103 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.1, placing the school #50 in Nottinghamshire and #4,373 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

3.1

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

-3.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 July 2025

Inspection Report

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27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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27 June 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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11 March 2014

Inspection Report

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06 April 2011

Inspection Report

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12 March 2009

Inspection Report

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21 January 2008

Inspection Report

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24 January 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-07-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-04-06

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 103 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	103	5	4.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	101	4	4.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	96	5	5.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	94	1	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	92	1	1.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	80	1	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	77	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	75	1	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	78	1	1.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	78	3	3.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	77	1	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	72	1	1.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	68	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	63	1	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	69	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	69	2	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	65	1	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	65	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	64	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	62	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	72	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	71	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	69	1	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	75	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	71	2	2.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	71	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 86 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree24%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree48%

agree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

strongly disagree5%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree67%

agree14%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree62%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree14%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree19%

disagree5%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree86%

agree10%

strongly disagree5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

Dawn House School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.