Best Special Needs Schools in Dorset
11 special needs schools found
Dorchester Learning Centre
Ofsted
Good
Dorchester, DT2 9PS
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils53
P/T Ratio5.8
Mountjoy School
Ofsted
Good
Beaminster, DT8 3HB
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence8.0%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio7.3
The Forum Centre
Ofsted
Good
Blandford Forum, DT11 7BX
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils18
P/T Ratio6.7
Beaucroft Foundation School
Ofsted
Good
Wimborne, BH21 2SS
Special · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.2%
Pupils231
P/T Ratio7.4
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The Compass
Ofsted
Good
Weymouth, DT4 0QU
PRU · Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils42
P/T Ratio5.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 special needs schools in Dorset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dorset | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 26% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £26,690 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.