The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 29
- Capacity
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Ms Julie Perks
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
15-17 Glendinning Avenue, Dorset, DT4 7QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingfisher School
Independent · 1.2km away
Southill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Radipole Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Compass
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Conifers Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Arbour House School's Ofsted rating?
Arbour House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Arbour House School?
Arbour House School currently has 29 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Arbour House School take?
Arbour House School caters for pupils aged 6 to 18.
Where is Arbour House School?
Arbour House School is in DT4 7QF, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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