Dovetree School Key Information

How Does The School Perform?

Good

NATIONAL AVG. 2.09

Ofsted report

(13/12/2023)

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4.8%

NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%

Pupils with SEN support

Ferness Road

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 0TB

01455243918

Leicestershire County Council

School Description

Dovetree School is located in a residential area in Hinckley, South Leicestershire. It occupies recently renovated premises which provide full-time education for up to 50 pupils in the age range eight to 18 years. The school currently has 12 pupils on roll, aged nine to 14 years. The school was registered by the Department for Education (DfE) in December 2018, opened in January 2019, and this is its first standard inspection. The school is registered as an independent school for pupils with social, emotional and mental-health difficulties. The proprietor is the Witherslack Group, which provides Inspection report: Dovetree School, 25 to 27 June 2019 Page 9 of 12 residential care and education for pupils across the country. The school does not use the services of any alternative providers.

Dovetree School Parent Reviews

1. My child is happy at this school.

2. My child feels safe at this school.

3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

8. The school has high expectations for my child.

9. My child does well at this school.

10. The school lets me know how my child is doing.

11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development.

14. I would recommend this school to another parent.

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