Dawn House School, Nr Mansfield, Notts
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Dawn House School excels at helping pupils with speech, language and communication needs thrive academically and personally. The school combines expert teaching with dedicated therapy teams to deliver a truly personalised education that builds confidence and independence. Parents overwhelmingly praise the school's staff dedication and the significant positive impact it has on their children and families.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching of phonics and reading, with strong collaboration from speech and language therapists
- Highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual SEND needs with clear, achievable learning targets
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes, with skilled staff helping pupils manage emotions and develop strong friendships
- Comprehensive personal development programme including life skills, community activities and leadership opportunities
- Strong careers guidance and preparation for next steps in education, training or employment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Makaton choir, skiing, abseiling, Dawn's Diner (school cafe in local community), residential trips, pupil leadership group, sixth-form buddy schemes, litter picking, community performances, Shakespeare film adaptations, enterprise activities at local markets
Dawn House School is a transformative special school that provides exceptional education for pupils with speech, language and communication needs. Staff maintain consistently high expectations and help every pupil achieve them through personalised, skilled support.
At a Glance
38.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
113 pupils
120 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nr Mansfield, Notts
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nr Mansfield, Notts
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
9,687
Applications
9,316
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.17834%
Overall absence
35.29412%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Dawn House School
Heathlands Primary School
Lake View Primary and Nursery School
Oak Tree Primary School
The Python Hill Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, Mansfield
Wynndale Primary School
Berry Hill Primary School
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