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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