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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Freyburg School (77.7)
- Portland College (70.2)
- Ash Lea School (69.6)
- Blue Mountain Education (68.9)
- R.E.A.L Independent Schools Blidworth (66.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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