Dawn House School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 11 March 2014
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Helmsley Road

Rainworth

Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG210DQ
Phone: 1623795361
Website: dawnhouseschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 122956
Type: Non-maintained special school
Phase: Special
Address: Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ
Website: http://www.dawnhouseschool.org.uk
Age range: 5-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 120 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 94
Free School Meals: 36.0% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (94 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 85.7%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 36.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 3 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 6; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 94 pupils; 5-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empowering every voice, unlocking every potential!"

Engage Develop Aspire Communicate

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome and guiding vision from the Principal emphasising exceptional, child-centred education with integrated therapy, a personalised curriculum, and partnership with families to empower pupils to become confident communicators.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

IT club Dance club Craft club Film club Biking Swimming Gym Sports

Sports

Swimming Sports

Facilities

Wellbeing Suite Outdoor classroom Outdoor play equipment Swimming pool

Curriculum Highlights

Speech and language at the core of the curriculum Broad and balanced, ambitious and well-structured curriculum personalised to individual pupils Integrated therapies (speech and language therapy, OT) as part of learning Focus on developing independence and life skills for life beyond school

SEND Provision

Dawn House School integrates outstanding education with in-house therapy for all pupils in a highly specialist environment, focusing on speech, language and communication needs.