Graduately Developing Futures

URN: 148046 • Dorset BH16 6DA

Overview

Name
Graduately Developing Futures
URN
148046
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
68.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Gregory (since 2025)
Telephone
07854434575
Website
Visit
Address
Valley View Farm, Dorset BH16 6DA

Summary

Graduately Developing Futures is an independent special school located in Dorset, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 14 students, with a capacity of 24. The school is dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and those who may be disengaged or disadvantaged, providing tailored learning interventions that foster confidence, self-esteem, and resilience. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in their mission to engage, motivate, and inspire students to become independent learners and responsible members of the community.

The curriculum at Graduately Developing Futures is designed to meet the specific needs of students with SEN and Education Health Care Plans (EHCP). It incorporates a kinaesthetic approach, utilizing the outdoor learning environment at Valley View Farm to provide real-life experiences that enhance learning. This approach aims to address challenges such as communication difficulties, social relationship formation, and anxiety, ensuring that students can thrive academically and socially.

Graduately Developing Futures works closely with local authorities to fill gaps in educational provision for children with SEN in Dorset. The school emphasizes building strong relationships with parents and guardians, creating a supportive community that fosters trust and collaboration in the students' educational journeys.

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Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
6 - 14
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
24
Pupils
14
Boys
12
Girls
2
FSM %
Open date
2021-06-28
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 14 12 2 24
2024-09-11 10 10 0 24
2023-09-11 5 5 0 24 0.00
2022-09-11 5 5 0 12 0.00
2021-09-11 12

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