Dibden Park School
URN: 149863 • Southampton SO45 5TD
Overview
- Name
- Dibden Park School
- URN
- 149863
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jessica Wrigley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02380177958
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Road, Southampton SO45 5TD
Summary
Dibden Park School is an independent specialist school located in Southampton, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 8-16 with complex needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges. With a current enrolment of 38 students and a capacity for 60, the school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where individual needs are met.
The school’s ethos centres around providing a personalised and engaging education that encompasses a broad curriculum. This includes both formal lessons and informal learning experiences throughout the school day, aimed at promoting personal growth and development. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to foster positive relationships, ensuring that each pupil can achieve their full potential while celebrating their unique successes.
Dibden Park School is committed to removing barriers to education and developing a community with a shared sense of purpose. The team is passionate about supporting not only academic growth but also the social and emotional well-being of each student, preparing them for future educational engagement and personal development.
The school’s ethos centres around providing a personalised and engaging education that encompasses a broad curriculum. This includes both formal lessons and informal learning experiences throughout the school day, aimed at promoting personal growth and development. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to foster positive relationships, ensuring that each pupil can achieve their full potential while celebrating their unique successes.
Dibden Park School is committed to removing barriers to education and developing a community with a shared sense of purpose. The team is passionate about supporting not only academic growth but also the social and emotional well-being of each student, preparing them for future educational engagement and personal development.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Our Family (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 38 | 26 | 12 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 60 |
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