The Old School House
The Old School House is an independent special school in Wisbech for pupils aged 6 to 16. It has 11 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Old School House is Good, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 March Road Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HA |
| Phone | 01945861114 |
| Reference Number | 133651 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Old School House is an independent special school that caters primarily to boys with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The recent inspection indicates that the school is likely to meet the relevant independent school standards if the proposed material change concerning pupil numbers is implemented. The inspection noted the proprietor's proactive approach in ensuring consistent quality in education and management, as well as maintaining effective support for students' well-being. However, the school is under an application to increase its pupil capacity from 12 to 15 while ensuring that current pupils' needs are not negatively impacted.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 May 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 22 Oct 2009 | Monitoring inspection |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Proprietor actively monitors quality of education provided.
- High priority given to student well-being and support.
- Staff understand and address pupils' specific needs effectively.
- Curriculum includes important content on personal safety.
- Appropriate health and safety measures are in place.
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What is The Old School House's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Old School House is Good, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was The Old School House last inspected by Ofsted?
The Old School House was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does The Old School House have?
The Old School House has 11 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Old School House cover?
The Old School House for pupils aged 6 to 16.
Where is The Old School House?
The Old School House is at 1 March Road, Friday Bridge, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 0HA.