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Mountjoy School

Beaminster · Dorset · DT8 3HB. all-through · Community special school · State-funded · Ages 4 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
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English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 16/01/2023. Open Ofsted report

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What is Mountjoy School's Ofsted rating?

Mountjoy School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 16/01/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

Where is Mountjoy School?

Mountjoy School is in Beaminster (DT8 3HB), Dorset. URN 113957.

How do I compare Mountjoy School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

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‘The child is at the centre of everything the school does’. This is the view shared by many parents and characterises what it is like to be a pupil at Mountjoy. Pupils love to attend and appreciate everything adults do for them. Pupils spoke in detail about the work adults do to ensure they become as independent as…

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Mountjoy School
URN: 113957
Local authority: Dorset
Town: Beaminster
Postcode: DT8 3HB
Ofsted overall: Good (16/01/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/113957/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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