Compton Dundon School, Somerset
Compton Dundon School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Somerset. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Compton Dundon School in detail
Compton Dundon School in its own words
In its own words: "Our specialist educational resource for learners age 5 to 14 years is designed to meet the needs of children and young people with Autism, as well as Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) conditions and associated behavioural difficulties. We are committed to safeguarding and our emphasis is on nurturing the individual child to enable them to achieve their full potential."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Compton Dundon School are Avalon School (1.8 miles, Good); The Levels School (4.2 miles); and Dovecote School (5.4 miles, selective).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Compton Dundon School has an education, health and care plan (17 of 17 in 2026).
Compton Dundon School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Compton Dundon School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dundon Village (s-bound), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Compton Dundon School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
17 pupils
24 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Somerset
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Somerset
Across Somerset council
Places available
4,902
Applications
4,659
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Compton Dundon School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
17
Total Pupils
17
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Compton Dundon School
What is Compton Dundon School's Ofsted rating?
Compton Dundon School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
Does Compton Dundon School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2024, Compton Dundon School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Compton Dundon School?
Compton Dundon School has around 17 pupils on roll.
Does Compton Dundon School have specialist SEN provision?
Compton Dundon School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Compton Dundon School?
Compton Dundon School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Compton Dundon School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Somerset is 3 (the median across 307 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Compton Dundon School?
Compton Dundon School is at School Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerset, TA11 6TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)