Dacorum Education Support Centre is a not applicable school in Hemel Hempstead, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dacorum Education Support Centre currently has around 6 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.7% boys and 33.3% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.7%). pakistani pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other white at 16.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 30 Tenzing Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS |
| Website: | www.desc.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01442247476 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Naomi Walker and Mrs Clare Winter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131100 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 6 |
| Number of Boys: | 4 |
| Number of Girls: | 2 |
| White British | 66.70% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 16.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 16.70% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Infants' School Broadfield Road , Adeyfield HP2 4DW | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Junior School Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School Acorn Road , Bennetts End HP3 8DW | - not rated | 903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 293 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School St Albans Road , HP2 4JR | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Road , Bennetts End HP3 8JB | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.