The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 38
- Capacity
- 63%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Jessica Wrigley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBower Lodge School
Independent · Very close
Greenwood School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Oak Lodge School
Special school · 1.5km away
Applemore College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Noadswood School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Orchard Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Orchard Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Marchwood Church of England Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dibden Park School a selective school?
Yes. Dibden Park School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Dibden Park School's Ofsted rating?
Dibden Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dibden Park School?
Dibden Park School currently has 38 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dibden Park School take?
Dibden Park School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Dibden Park School?
Dibden Park School is in Southampton, SO45 5TD, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dibden Park School have a sixth form?
No, Dibden Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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