Dibden Park School
Dibden Park School is an independent special school in Southampton for pupils aged 8 to 16. It has 54 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Dibden Park School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Main Road Dibden Southampton Hampshire SO45 5TD |
| Phone | 02380177958 |
| Reference Number | 149863 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 54 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.52%
Girls: 31.48% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Dibden Park School has made a positive start as an independent special school, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains in its first inspection. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for its pupils, many of whom have experienced disruptions in their education prior to enrollment. With a curriculum tailored to meet diverse needs, the school focuses on building strong relationships and fostering academic success while addressing specific emotional and social challenges faced by its students. Overall, the school demonstrates a commitment to supporting pupils' achievements and personal developments.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum tailored to individual needs
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils to develop social skills
- Enthusiastic participation in extra-curricular activities and careers guidance
- Robust training programme and oversight by the proprietor
Areas for Improvement
- Short-term targets are not precisely identified from pupils' plans
- Inconsistencies in understanding and implementing behaviour management
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Dibden Park School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Dibden Park School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Dibden Park School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Dibden Park School last inspected by Ofsted?
Dibden Park School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Dibden Park School have?
Dibden Park School has 54 pupils on roll.
What age range does Dibden Park School cover?
Dibden Park School for pupils aged 8 to 16.
Where is Dibden Park School?
Dibden Park School is at Main Road, Dibden, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5TD.