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Dorchester Learning Centre
Dorset·Not applicable·South West·Pupil referral unit·DT2 9PS
URN: 130316GoodOfsted published 3 Jul 2022
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Compare with Dorchester Learning CentreSchool information
| URN | 130316 |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher David Dinsmore |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DT2 9PS |
| Pupils | 53 |
| FSM eligible | 64.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 9PS
http://www.dlconline.co.uk1305261213| DfE number | 1101 |
| UKPRN | 10016576 |
| Opened | 26 Feb 2001 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2022 |