Dovecote School

21 Station Road, Shapwick, TA7 9NJ

Independent special school for ages 5–19 in Shapwick. Mixed intake.

Dovecote School is an independent special school in Somerset for children and young people aged 5 to 19. It has special classes and around 85 pupils. Ofsted rated it Outstanding in July 2023, and the inspection found that independent school standards were met.

The school describes a therapeutic, needs-led curriculum designed around students' individual needs and interests. It says enrichment includes trips beyond school, horticulture, farm, forest school and outdoor education, and that education and therapy specialists support pupils with a range of SEN needs.

Ages 5–19 · All-through

85 pupils · On roll

Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Somerset’s deadlines and how to apply →