Dawn House School is a not applicable school in Nr Mansfield, Notts, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dawn House School currently has around 103 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.1% boys and 36.9% girls. Around 38.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Helmsley Road, Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ |
| Website: | http://www.dawnhouseschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01623795361 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jenny McConnell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122956 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 103 |
| Number of Boys: | 65 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.50% | 86 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 3.90% | 4 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| African | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Ransom Road , Rainworth NG21 0DJ | - not rated | 325 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands First School Southwell Road East , Rainworth NG21 0EH | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake View Primary and Nursery School Rainworth Water Road , Rainworth NG21 0DU | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Whitaker School Warsop Lane , Rainworth NG21 0AG | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Hill Middle School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn House School Helmsley Road , Rainworth NG21 0DQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.