The short version
86% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Jenny McConnell (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Education and residential inspection summary
June 2023 | Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dawn House School's Ofsted rating?
Dawn House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dawn House School?
Dawn House School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dawn House School take?
Dawn House School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Dawn House School?
Dawn House School is in Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dawn House School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dawn House School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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