Special schoolData as of May 2026

Dawn House School

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

Non-maintained special school · Ages 5–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

3.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

3.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	2.9	46.4
2024/25	3.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-2.52	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Jul 2025 — Outstanding
Jun 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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