Best 3 Not applicable schools in Dorset – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: Yewstock School (Not applicable) in Sturminster Newton; Westfield Arts College (Not applicable) in Weymouth; Harbour Vale School (Not applicable) in Sherborne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Yewstock School, Westfield Arts College and Harbour Vale School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, foundation special school and academy alternative provision sponsor led type located around Sturminster Newton, Dorset, Weymouth, Dorset and Sherborne, Dorset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Yewstock School), published Jun 2013. The lowest is 2 (Harbour Vale School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Harbour Vale School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 50–55%, range 45–50%–60–65%; all within the Sherborne Area Schools' Trust trust.

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Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT10 1EW
Ofsted
1 27 Jun 2013
Pupils
≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dorset (838)
Website
www.yewstock.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01258472796
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 6AA
Ofsted
1 20 Oct 2011
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dorset (838)
Website
www.westfield.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01305833518
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4DN
Ofsted
2 13 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Website
harbourvale.dorset.sch.uk
Telephone
01935814582

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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