3 Dimensions
URN: 134909 • Chard TA20 3AJ
Overview
- Name
- 3 Dimensions
- URN
- 134909
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Rolfe (since 2025) , Education Manager
- Telephone
- 0146065611
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chardleigh House, Chard TA20 3AJ
Summary
3 Dimensions is an independent special school located in Chard, Somerset, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 25. The school focuses on students with primary needs related to Autism Spectrum Disorders and communication difficulties, alongside secondary needs in social and emotional mental health. With a current enrolment of 58 pupils and a capacity of 64, 3 Dimensions aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth and resilience.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in the "4 B’s": Be friendly, Be resilient, Be happy, and Be successful. This holistic approach ensures that admissions are tailored to individual needs, prioritising educational outcomes over diagnoses. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential life skills and knowledge, promoting positive relationships and successful transitions into adulthood.
3 Dimensions received a recent Ofsted grading of Good, with Outstanding ratings in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes. The school is committed to creating a nurturing community with high expectations, where students feel safe and motivated to learn.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in the "4 B’s": Be friendly, Be resilient, Be happy, and Be successful. This holistic approach ensures that admissions are tailored to individual needs, prioritising educational outcomes over diagnoses. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential life skills and knowledge, promoting positive relationships and successful transitions into adulthood.
3 Dimensions received a recent Ofsted grading of Good, with Outstanding ratings in Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes. The school is committed to creating a nurturing community with high expectations, where students feel safe and motivated to learn.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Read our Ofsted report here (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Steps Centre (45.2)
- Chard School (34.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 64 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 64 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 36 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 0.00 |
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