Penwithen School is a not applicable school in Dorchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community 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.
Penwithen School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 9PS |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr L Harmon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113964 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince of Wales School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Church of England First School Mellstock Avenue , DT1 2BH | 1out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester Lucetta Lane , DT1 2DD | - not rated | 2,608 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 | 1,800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Hardye School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2ET | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardyes School Barnes Way , DT1 2DB | - not rated | 2,411 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 | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Middle School Queen's Avenue , DT1 2HS | 2out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Osmund's Church of England Middle School Barnes Way , DT1 2DZ | 3out of 4 | 2,218 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 | 2,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| Penwithen School Winterborne Monkton , DT2 9PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Pupil Referral Unit The Dorchester Learning Centre , The Old Rectory DT2 9PS | - not rated | 89 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Learning Centre Monkton Park , Winterborne Monkton DT2 9PS | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maiden Castle School Maiden Castle Road , DT1 2HH | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Genevieve's Convent School South Court , South Walks DT1 1EB | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.