Shaftesbury Victoria School is a special school in Dorset offering specialised, high quality education. Our school is an exciting, innovative and dynamic place.
Shaftesbury Victoria School is a non-maintained, Ofsted-Good special school in Poole, Dorset, offering specialised, high-quality education, therapy and care for young people aged 3-19. Our vision is clear – we are a school where successful learning and high levels of achievement prepare children and young adults for fulfilling future lives. Victoria School is part of Shaftesbury, registered charity in England and Wales: 1116530
05/06/2026
Transition Drop In session
Diverse Abilities is holding a drop in session for parents to learn more about the transition process into adult services for children with physical and learning disabilities.
Experts will be on hand to provide advice and guidance on a range of topics. Drop in from 10.30am-12pm on 24 June at Melton Court, Lindsay Road, Branksome.
Register: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/transitionsdropin
20/05/2026
From weighing ingredients in cooking sessions, measuring items, using shapes, to telling the time and handling money – maths runs across all aspects of school life.
We use different multi-sensory approaches to make maths accessible and fun, helping students build confidence with numbers.
18/05/2026
Students were treated to a magical production of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
Treehouse Theatre’s pantomime immersed students in a madcap adventure down the Rabbit Hole where Alice met a White Rabbit, had tea with a Mad Hatter and encountered some unusual characters.
There was music, there was laughter and plenty of audience participation, with students performing as hedgehogs and dormice.
18/05/2026
Thank you, Sporting Bears Motor Club 💚
An incredible sum that will make a difference to each of our students.
Your ongoing support and the time and generosity of club members is truly appreciated.
We’ll be sharing the final total raised at our Car Show shortly, watch this space!
Thank you to all that attended raising money for some really special Children and students who are all about learning, having fun and development of their self esteem and building confidence.
A special thanks to the wonderful generosity of one Sporting Bears Member that MATCHED the total raised, helping us get to this awesome number - it really will make a massive difference! 🙏💖
11/05/2026
A snapshot of a fabulous day.
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Car Show and Spring Fayre - a fun-packed day with classic cars, a host of Cosplay characters, birds of prey, snakes and reptiles, live music and entertainment.
Sporting Bears Motor Club Frayed Strings Ukulele Daleks of Somerset. The Shouting Mute Tooth Fairy inspired by ''Rise of the Guardians'' Hendy Group
Join us tomorrow for our Car Show and Spring Fayre.
We'll have all the favourites including Sporting Bears Motor Club with their Dream Rides, C-star Cosplay and a host of characters, plus a birds of prey display.
There will also be classic cars, motorbikes and other vehicles, along with live music, stalls, a raffle and refreshments.
Gates open at 10am, entry by donation, with all funds raised directly benefiting students.
09/05/2026
Inspired by Sir David Attenborough's passion for the natural world, students marked his 100th birthday with an afternoon of outdoor learning activities.
Class Alum explored the woodland area, completed a nature-themed treasure hunt, which ended in finding a poster of David Attenborough, read a book looking at different habitats and the role they play in supporting biodiversity and dressed as animals.
Imagine a world that is sideways. A world where you can experience a unique and magical adventure from the comfort of your own home.
InSideWays is an accessible sensory show created by Oily Cart in collaboration with Scen:se and Swedish theatre companies.
Filled with sensory activities and interactive experiences, the show is personalised and delivered to your door for you to unwrap and enjoy.
InSideWays is now available to book in Dorset, for delivery on 22 June. Click on the link below (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/oilycart/1938283)
06/05/2026
Music is back on the programme for our Car Show this Sunday! 🎶🎤
Thanks to the power of social media, we received a huge response to our appeal for a band or singers to step in at the last-minute.
We now have a number of acts joining us on the day:
Former student Dave Young, aka The Shouting Mute, will be performing at 11am.
Frayed Strings Ukulele will be playing singalong tunes, plus there will be performances by Oliver Reynolds and our own Aaron Gregory.
Meanwhile, DJ William will be entertaining the crowds at 12pm and 3pm on Carmel Lawn.
A huge thank you to everyone who liked and shared the post and helped spread the word.
04/05/2026
Running a marathon is a challenge many take on once in a lifetime. Few can say they have run 400 marathons.
That is not the case for Helen Malt who has the milestone in sight.
Helen, a People Administrator at Shaftesbury Victoria School, will line up on the start line for the BigWayRound Marathon today.
Finishing the race will see her join an elite club of runners from around the world who have broken the 400 marathon barrier. A remarkable achievement of resilience, strength and energy.
Good luck from everyone at Victoria.