Waldorf Cambridge School
Waldorf Cambridge School is an independent school in South Cambridgeshire for pupils aged 2 to 17. It has 92 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Waldorf Cambridge School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in April 2026. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 26.3, and 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hinton Road Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5DZ |
| Phone | 01223882727 |
| Reference Number | 131937 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.65%
Girls: 54.35% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Waldorf Cambridge School has made significant improvements since its last inspection and now meets all of the independent school standards. The school successfully addressed all previously identified areas for improvement, demonstrating effective leadership and enhanced oversight of educational delivery and special educational needs provision. The proprietor and governing body have strengthened their reporting and monitoring processes, leading to improved attendance and a consistent behaviour policy that has positively affected the school environment.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 May 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective identification of pupils' gaps in reading and writing.
- Staff receive strong guidance on using assessment data.
- Improved support and progress for pupils with special educational needs.
- Consistent reporting and handling of behaviour incidents.
- Significant reduction in persistent absenteeism.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 26.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 16.3% of pupils at Waldorf Cambridge School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Waldorf Cambridge School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Waldorf Cambridge School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Waldorf Cambridge School last inspected by Ofsted?
Waldorf Cambridge School was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Waldorf Cambridge School have?
Waldorf Cambridge School has 92 pupils on roll.
What age range does Waldorf Cambridge School cover?
Waldorf Cambridge School for pupils aged 2 to 17.
What are Waldorf Cambridge School's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 26.3, and 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Waldorf Cambridge School?
Waldorf Cambridge School is at Hinton Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5DZ.