Dovecote School
URN: 149071 • TA7 9NJ
Overview
- Name
- Dovecote School
- URN
- 149071
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Gage (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01458333127
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 21 Station Road, TA7 9NJ
Summary
Dovecote School is an independent special school located in Somerset, catering to mixed-gender students with a range of special educational needs (SEN). With a current enrolment of 85 pupils and a capacity of 130, the school focuses on delivering a needs-led therapeutic curriculum designed to support students' individual requirements and interests. The curriculum is enriched with various activities, including outdoor education, horticulture, and off-site trips, promoting both academic and life skills development.
The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and foster strong relationships between students and staff. Dovecote School also emphasizes family involvement, offering dedicated support to parents and caregivers to enhance their children's learning experience. The therapeutic approach aims to assist students in emotional regulation, creating a space that encourages exploration and engagement with their surroundings.
Dovecote School's commitment to empowering students is reflected in the positive testimonials from current students, who highlight the supportive atmosphere and diverse learning opportunities. The school aims to equip students with the skills needed for successful transitions into adulthood, ensuring that every child can achieve their potential.
The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and foster strong relationships between students and staff. Dovecote School also emphasizes family involvement, offering dedicated support to parents and caregivers to enhance their children's learning experience. The therapeutic approach aims to assist students in emotional regulation, creating a space that encourages exploration and engagement with their surroundings.
Dovecote School's commitment to empowering students is reflected in the positive testimonials from current students, who highlight the supportive atmosphere and diverse learning opportunities. The school aims to equip students with the skills needed for successful transitions into adulthood, ensuring that every child can achieve their potential.
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- Parents Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Contact (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Policies (other)
- Therapy (other)
- Vision (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Referrals (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Marchant Holliday School (66.1)
- Shapwick School (63.4)
- Fiveways Special School (62.0)
- Wells Cathedral School (60.9)
- Buckland School (60.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 43 | 42 | 130 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 61 | 29 | 32 | 90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 75 |
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