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Special schools in Dorset
A complete list of the 18 special schools, pupil referral units and independent SEND schools in Dorset. Enter your postcode below to order them by distance from your home.
18 SEND schools in Dorset
Show only early years settings (age 2 to 4)
Listed alphabetically, special schools first. Always contact a school directly and check the local authority admissions process.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Ages | Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbour House School | Special school | – | 6–18 | DT4 7QF | View details |
| Aurora Beeches School | Special school | – | 11–16 | Wimborne | View details |
| Beaucroft Foundation School | Special school | Good | 4–19 | Wimborne | View details |
| Graduately Developing Futures | Special school | – | 6–14 | Dorset | View details |
| Kingfisher School | Special school | – | 6–16 | Weymouth | View details |
| Mountjoy School | Special school | Good | 4–19 | Beaminster | View details |
| Sheiling School | Special school | – | 5–19 | Ringwood | View details |
| The Forum School | Special school | – | 7–19 | Blandford Forum | View details |
| The Luccombe Hub | Special school | – | 8–18 | Blandford Forum | View details |
| Westfield Arts College | Special school | Outstanding | 4–19 | Weymouth | View details |
| Yewstock School | Special school | Outstanding | 2–19 | Sturminster Newton | View details |
| Aurora Boveridge College | Independent (S41) | – | 16–25 | Wimborne | View details |
| Dorchester Learning Centre | PRU | Good | 5–18 | Dorchester | View details |
| Employ My Ability (EMA) Ltd | Independent (S41) | – | 16–25 | Dorchester | View details |
| Harbour Vale School | PRU | Good | 5–16 | Sherborne | View details |
| Millie College | Independent (S41) | – | 16–25 | Holton Heath | View details |
| The Compass | PRU | Good | 5–16 | Weymouth | View details |
| The Forum Centre | PRU | Good | 5–16 | Blandford Forum | View details |
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