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Dawn House School

Dawn House School, Nr Mansfield, Notts
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Dawn House School

Helmsley Road, Rainworth, Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ

A Outstanding-rated special school in Nr Mansfield, Notts.

Non-maintained special school
Pupils
103
Ages
5-19
FSM
38.0%
Attainment 8
3.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Dawn House School

Dawn House School is a secondary school in Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 28 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.1. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Helmsley Road, Nr Mansfield, Notts, NG21 0DQ | More schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dawn House School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dawn House School

What is Dawn House School's Ofsted rating?
Dawn House School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Dawn House School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 28 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Dawn House School.
What are Dawn House School's latest exam results?
Dawn House School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dawn House School located?
Dawn House School is a secondary school in Nr Mansfield, Notts, Nottinghamshire (NG21 0DQ).
How many pupils attend Dawn House School?
Dawn House School has around 103 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dawn House School with other schools?
View Dawn House School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Nottinghamshire.