Open State Mixed

Dorchester Learning Centre

Monkton Park, Dorchester, DT2 9PS
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Dorchester Learning Centre
Dorchester, DT2 9PS
53 Pupils
59 Capacity
5–18 Age Range
64.70% FSM %
35 Boys
18 Girls
About Dorchester Learning Centre

Dorchester Learning Centre is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Dorchester, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 53 pupils on roll. School capacity: 59. Current headteacher: David Dinsmore.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Winterborne & Broadmayne
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 26-02-2001
UKPRN 10016576
URN 130316
Data Last Updated 02-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Amy Penfold Chair of Governors 23/09/2025 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Roe Chair of Governors 28/09/2021 27/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Anderson Governor 03/11/2020 02/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Joanna Cottee Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr David Dinsmore Governor 19/04/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nigel Gallichan Governor 03/11/2020 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gaynor Howlett Governor 03/11/2020 14/12/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Vikki Murphy Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Noble Governor 28/02/2023 27/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Janek Tarnawski Governor 23/09/2025 22/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Taylor Governor 04/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Prince of Wales School
1.29 km • Dorchester
Other
The Thomas Hardye School
1.72 km • Dorchester
Other
Dorchester Middle School
1.73 km • Dorchester
Other
St Osmund's Church of England Middle School
2.05 km • Dorchester
Other
Manor Park Church of England First School
2.17 km • Dorchester
Other
St Mary's Catholic First School, Dorchester
2.41 km • Dorchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Dorchester Learning Centre is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Dorchester, Dorset.
Dorchester Learning Centre has 53 pupils, with a capacity of 59.
Dorchester Learning Centre caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
The Headteacher at Dorchester Learning Centre is Mr David Dinsmore.
Dorchester Learning Centre is at Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 9PS, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Dorchester Learning Centre is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Dinsmore
Monkton Park, Winterborne Monkton, Dorchester, DT2 9PS
01305261213
www.dlconline.co.uk
Location
DT2 9PS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 130316
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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