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
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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.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
7 - 25
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
64
Pupils
58
Boys
45
Girls
13
FSM %
Open date
2005-01-17
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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