# Dibden Park School — Southampton, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jess Wrigley

## Contact

- **Address:** Main Road, Dibden, Southampton
- **Phone:** 02380 177958
- **Website:** https://www.dibdenparkschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/southampton/dibden-park-school-22880

## About

Dibden Park School is an independent specialist school in Dibden, Southampton for pupils aged 8-16 who have a range of complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), communication and interaction and associated challenging behaviour. Our Vision To provide the best education for every child, so that our children achieve the best possible outcomes. Our Values We place particular emphasis on collaboration.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Life-changing experience for our son: We were blown away by the care and attention our son received at Dibden Park School. The teachers went above and beyond to support him, and the facilities are top-notch. We've seen a huge improvement in his confidence and academic abilities. We cannot thank them enough! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some positives, but still working through challenges: We've had a mixed experience so far with Dibden Park School. On the one hand, our son has made some great friends and is really enjoying the therapy programs. However, we're still waiting for some of the extra support we were promised to be put in place. We're hoping things will improve as we move forward. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent support for SEMH: Dibden Park School has been a game-changer for our son, who has SEMH needs. The staff are so understanding and supportive, and the therapy programs have really helped him manage his emotions. We've seen a huge reduction in his anxiety levels. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — Helped our daughter thrive: We were a bit apprehensive about sending our daughter to a specialist school, but Dibden Park School exceeded all our expectations. The staff were so supportive and collaborative, and the school's values really shone through in the way they treated our daughter. She made some amazing friends and had a fantastic time. *(Sep 2020)*

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