Dovecote School
21 Station Road, Shapwick, Somerset, TA7 9NJ
Not rated
Not yet inspected
Not inspected
Ofsted
4.1
Attainment 8
5–19
Ages
85
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Other independent special school
Type
About Dovecote School
Dovecote School is an independent special school in Shapwick, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–19. It has 85 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.1 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Somerset →
- School Type
- Other independent special school
- Age Range
- Ages 5–19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 85 / 130 (65%)
- Religious Character
- None
- Admissions Policy
- Selective
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
0%
Free school meals
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contact Details
- Address
- 21 Station Road, Shapwick, Somerset, TA7 9NJ
- Phone
- 01458333127
- Head Teacher
- Neil Gage
- Website
- www.dovecoteschool.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Dovecote School?
- Dovecote School is an independent special school in Shapwick, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 5–19.
- How many pupils does Dovecote School have?
- Dovecote School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does Dovecote School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Dovecote School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 4.1 in 2025/26.
- Where is Dovecote School?
- Dovecote School is located at 21 Station Road, Shapwick, Somerset, TA7 9NJ.
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