Cavendish School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lady Gomm House 58 Hawkstone Road London SE16 2PA |
| Phone | 02073940088 |
| Reference Number | 131237 |
Cavendish School is performing well overall, achieving a grade of 'Good' across all areas of the inspection. The school supports pupils who typically come from mainstream settings with significant gaps in learning, providing them with a safe and encouraging environment. The curriculum is broad, well-structured, and meets the needs of its students, many of whom have behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties, as well as additional complex needs. Notably, staff have high expectations of behavior and effort, which fosters improvement in attendance and attitudes among the pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.68%
Girls: 26.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 May 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and effort
- Effective and supportive staff-pupil relationships
- Broad and well-structured curriculum
- Strong focus on emotional and physical well-being
- Regular access to careers advice and work experience
- Few incidents of bullying or poor behaviour
- Prioritization of personal development beyond the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent regularity of checking pupils' learning
- Limited promotion of reading for pleasure
- Some pupils do not build on previously taught content effectively
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 147 | 61 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 222 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 170 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 222 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 112 | 87 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 222 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 157 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 16 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 82 | 95 | 29 | 11 | 5 | 222 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 66 | 68 | 58 | 19 | 8 | 3 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 14 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 32 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 78 | 111 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 222 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 120 | 80 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 222 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 95 | 92 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 222 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 116 | 87 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 222 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 123 | 83 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 222 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 96 | 85 | 20 | 8 | 13 | 222 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 194 | 28 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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