Dorchester Learning Centre is a not applicable school in Dorchester, serving pupils aged 5 to 18. 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.
Dorchester Learning Centre currently has around 53 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66% boys and 34% girls. Around 64.7% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Monkton Park, Dorchester, DT2 9PS |
| Website: | http://www.dlconline.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01305261213 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Dinsmore |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130316 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 59 |
| Number of Pupils: | 53 |
| Number of Boys: | 35 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| White British | 96.20% | 51 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 1out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardyes School Barnes Way , DT1 2DB | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School, Dorchester Barnes Way , Rothesay Road DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Pupil Referral Unit The Dorchester Learning Centre , The Old Rectory DT2 9PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwithen School Winterborne Monkton , DT2 9PS | - not rated | 89 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Castle School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Genevieve's Convent School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.