How many pupils does Mountjoy School have?

Mountjoy School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mountjoy School's Ofsted rating?

Mountjoy School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).

Where is Mountjoy School?

Mountjoy School is located at Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB.

Mountjoy School

Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB

Good

Inspected 15 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

4–19

Ages

112

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Mountjoy School

Mountjoy School is a community special school in Beaminster, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 112 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022) rated it Good. 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 112 / 110 (102%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

38.4%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

8.8%

Overall absence

24.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

7.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

33.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£56,024

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,479 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,812

Spend per pupil

£29,752

Income per pupil

39%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB
Phone: 01308861155
Headteacher: Gillian Howard
Website: https://www.mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mountjoy School?: Mountjoy School is a community special school in Beaminster, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Mountjoy School have?: Mountjoy School has 112 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Mountjoy School's Ofsted rating?: Mountjoy School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2022).
Where is Mountjoy School?: Mountjoy School is located at Tunnel Road, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB.

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