Dacorum Education Support Centre is a pupil referral unit in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 11 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 11
- Headteacher
- Ms Naomi Walker and Mrs Clare Winter (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 1995
- Free school meals
- 45.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 131100
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, January 2013; school remains Outstanding (May 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in January 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
30 Tenzing Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Adeyfield Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- Woodfield School Special school · Ages 3–19 0.8 miles
- Longdean School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
All SEND schools in Hertfordshire
By need in Hertfordshire: Autism (26) · Speech and language (22) · SEMH (10) · Moderate learning (10) · Severe learning (9) · PMLD (5) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Dacorum Education Support Centre
How do I get a place at Dacorum Education Support Centre?
Places at Dacorum Education Support Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Dacorum Education Support Centre take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Dacorum Education Support Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Dacorum Education Support Centre?
30 Tenzing Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4HS, in Hertfordshire.
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