Open Special Mixed

Mountjoy School

Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
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Mountjoy School
Beaminster, DT8 3HB
112 Pupils
110 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
41.10% FSM %
77 Boys
35 Girls
About Mountjoy School

Mountjoy School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Beaminster, Dorset, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 110. Current headteacher: Gillian Howard.

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 Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Dorset
Region South West
Administrative District Dorset
Parliamentary Constituency West Dorset
Ward Beaminster
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016614
URN 113957
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Helen Farmer Chair of Governors 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Siobhan Freer Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 27/03/2024 — N/A
Jane Biglin Governor 11/10/2023 10/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Gareth Burton Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Elizabeth Fraser Governor 20/05/2021 19/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Liz Fraser Governor 20/05/2025 18/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Gill Howard Governor 01/06/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rebecca Knox Governor 06/02/2024 05/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Stephen Larcombe Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Craig Monks Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Janice Pavitt Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Zoe Rutland Governor 09/09/2025 08/09/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Beaminster School
0.76 km • Beaminster
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Beaminster St Mary's Academy
0.82 km • Beaminster
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Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
3.06 km • Beaminster
Other
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
3.68 km • Beaminster
Other
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
4.94 km • Bridport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Mountjoy School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Beaminster, Dorset.
Mountjoy School has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 110.
Mountjoy School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at Mountjoy School is Ms Gillian Howard.
Mountjoy School is at Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB, in the Dorset local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Mountjoy School: Has a sixth form.
Mountjoy School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Gillian Howard
Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
01308861155
www.mountjoy.dorset.sch.uk/
Location
DT8 3HB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 113957
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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