Dawn House School

URN: 122956 • Nr Mansfield, Notts NG21 0DQ

Overview

Name
Dawn House School
URN
122956
Type
Non-maintained special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jenny McConnell (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01623795361
Website
Visit
Address
Helmsley Road, Nr Mansfield, Notts NG21 0DQ

Summary

Dawn House School is a non-maintained special school located in Nr Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, catering to children with complex speech and language challenges. With a current enrolment of 103 pupils and a capacity of 120, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters communication and personal development. Since 2014, it has maintained an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and holistic support.

The school’s ethos centres on empowering every child to communicate effectively and achieve their potential. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs, ensuring that students are engaged and prepared for life beyond school. In-house therapies are integrated into the educational experience, addressing the specific challenges faced by pupils.

Dawn House School values collaboration with parents and the community, aiming to develop self-confident, independent individuals. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support each child's journey, ensuring they acquire the skills necessary for further education and future employment.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
120
Pupils
103
Boys
65
Girls
38
FSM %
38.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 103 65 38 120 38.00
2024-09-11 94 62 32 120 32.00
2023-09-11 78 59 19 96 25.90
2022-09-11 78 59 19 96 25.90
2021-09-11 68 54 14 96 23.60
2020-09-11 69 54 15 96 22.20

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