The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 65% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 64.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr David Dinsmore (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenwithen School
Special school · Very close
The Prince of Wales School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Thomas Hardye School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Dorchester Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.7km away
Manor Park Church of England First School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
Primary · 2.4km away
Sunninghill Preparatory School
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dorchester Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
Dorchester Learning Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dorchester Learning Centre?
Dorchester Learning Centre currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dorchester Learning Centre take?
Dorchester Learning Centre caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Dorchester Learning Centre?
Dorchester Learning Centre is in Dorchester, DT2 9PS, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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