The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Ms Gillian Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Mountjoy School's Ofsted rating?
Mountjoy School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mountjoy School?
Mountjoy School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mountjoy School take?
Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Mountjoy School?
Mountjoy School is in Beaminster, DT8 3HB, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mountjoy School have a sixth form?
Yes, Mountjoy School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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