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Dawn House School
Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0DQ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.6 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
103
Capacity
120
Ages
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall quality and parent satisfaction, with 93% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance in GCSEs shows room for improvement, as there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these challenges, the supportive environment and positive parent feedback may appeal to families seeking a nurturing educational experience.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
86%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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53.12805, -1.13356 · NG21 0DQ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122956
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.dawnhouseschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Dawn House School rated by Ofsted?
Dawn House School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Dawn House School a good school?
Dawn House School scores 58.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dawn House School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dawn House School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dawn House School in GCSEs?
Dawn House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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