What Our Parents Say

‘Brilliant school, great to see my child thriving. Teachers take the time to understand the child individually and build up relationships. Thank you!’

‘Thank you for making the last 7 months amazing for my child. We definitely made the right decision to wait for this school.’

‘Dorset Studio school has been amazing for my daughter. I have never known a school like it, and I am so grateful that she was accepted by them.’

‘DSS is an amazing school. My child is very happy. You all do an amazing job. Thank you.’

‘Very pleased with the school. It has really helped our daughter to do well and has helped her a lot with her confidence and friendships, as well as her education.’

‘Since my son started in Feb 24 he’s thrived at DSS and you have supported him much better than his previous school’

‘Dorset Studio School and the wonderful dedicated Staff Team have supported my child to flourish, meeting his full potential and encouraged and enabled him to follow his passions and outside interests. I’m so pleased we chose DSS for his Secondary Education.’

‘I am pleased as a parent with the school. All matters are dealt with quickly and have found both my children are happy at the school.’

‘DSS is a great school and my daughter really enjoys her time there. It's small enough so her teachers know her really well and go above and beyond to help her achieve her goals. She really enjoys the academic side of learning (especially maths and science), as well as all outdoor lessons (especially forest school in years 7 and 8). We recommend the school to everyone.’

‘My daughter started in April & is so much happier. We are very happy with the school.’

‘School is very professional and communication with parents is good. My daughter says teachers are approachable and understanding. My daughter moved to studio school from a big secondary school in Bournemouth, which she hated in every way. since moving to studio school she is a different girl. she has changed for the better.’

‘Amazing school. You have transformed my child from a very negative child about school to a very positive child about going to school and learning. You have been so supportive. I cannot thank you enough. Highly recommend DSS.’

‘We feel very privileged that our son has attended the school. He has flourished because of all the wonderful experiences he has had as well as the support he has received from the staff. He has been incredibly lucky to attend the Dorset Studio School. We send our thanks to everyone’

‘I could not think of a better school for my children to attend. We are so lucky!’

‘Dorset Studio School has been transformational for our child. Before starting at the Dorset Studio School, our child had been hugely unhappy. However, the positive ethos, continued nurturing support and care from all the staff at DSS has meant that she now: enjoys school, talks about it positively when she returns home, has made friends, feels valued and supported by staff, has tried new challenges, has built confidence to participate in lessons and learn about things that are important to her, has had support and help in developing lifelong skills, has become happy and excited and motivated to go to school. As a family, we are so thankful by the positive experience and only wish that she was able to attend the school earlier. ‘
‘Dorset Studio school has been quick to intervene when my child has had difficulty with other students’

‘The School has a fantastic hands-on active approach. The transformation in my daughter’s maturity and outlook dramatically improved once she started at the Dorset Studio School. Issues were resolved efficiently and 1-1 therapy sessions have been incredibly beneficial.’