Dawn House School
Details
| Age Range | 5-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Address | Helmsley Road, NG21 0DQ |
| School Website | www.dawnhouseschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1623795361 |
| URN | 122956 |
School Census
| Total | 77 |
| Girls/Boys | 23/54 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 29.9%/70.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 24 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| 06/04/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/04/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 27 June 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 27 June 2023 | Education and residential inspection summary | View |
| 06 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 March 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 06 April 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 24 January 2005 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 | -2.52 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 | -1.57 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.24 |
| Progress 8 | -3.29 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
Nearby Schools
Heathlands Primary School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ransom Road, , NG21 0DJ