Cambridge School

Cambridge School has effectively maintained the high standards observed during its previous inspection. The school has adapted well to a changing cohort of pupils with significant emotional, mental health, and behavioral challenges, demonstrating unrelenting ambition for all students. With a strong focus on individual needs, teachers provide tailored support that fosters engagement and reduces behavioral issues. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help students progress, although some areas require clearer identification of essential content to enhance deep learning.

Strengths

• High expectations for all pupils.
• Well-trained staff providing effective emotional support.
• Strong emphasis on community integration and independence.
• Robust attendance initiatives leading to improved rates.
• Carefully planned curriculum in most subjects.
• Pupils gain qualifications that prepare them for future education and employment.

Areas for Improvement

• Curricular clarity in some subjects, including mathematics, is insufficient.

In 2024–25 pupils at Cambridge School attended 84.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 42.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 4.9% of pupils at Cambridge School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Cambridge School had 6.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 20.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Cambridge School had 141 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Cambridge School received £38,571 and spent £35,905 for each of its 141 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,089,000 (£7,722 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Cambridge School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Cambridge School is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.

When was Cambridge School last inspected by Ofsted?

Cambridge School was last inspected in November 2024.

How many pupils does Cambridge School have?

Cambridge School has 141 pupils on roll.

What age range does Cambridge School cover?

Cambridge School for pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Cambridge School?

Cambridge School is at 61, Bryony Rd, White City, London, W12 0SP.