Cambian Wisbech School
Cambian Wisbech School is an independent special school in Wisbech for pupils aged 7 to 17. It has 51 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Wisbech School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Old Sessions House 32 Somers Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JF |
| Phone | 07436227956 |
| Reference Number | 134179 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 51 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 84.31%
Girls: 15.69% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Cambian Wisbech School is performing well in ensuring the welfare, health, and safety of its pupils. The school has a robust safeguarding system in place, with well-trained staff who are proactive about reporting and addressing concerns. Health and safety policies are thorough and regularly checked, contributing to a safe learning environment. The school operates across two sites, which are equipped to accommodate additional pupils without compromising the quality of education provided.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jan 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding training and procedures for staff.
- Diligent reporting and addressing of safeguarding concerns.
- Thorough health and safety policies with regular checks.
- Effective risk assessment systems for off-site activities.
- Small class sizes allowing for personalized attention.
- Clear communication with parents to mitigate risks.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.7 | 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 | 0% | 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, 0.0% of pupils at Cambian Wisbech School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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 Cambian Wisbech School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Wisbech School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Cambian Wisbech School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cambian Wisbech School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Cambian Wisbech School have?
Cambian Wisbech School has 51 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cambian Wisbech School cover?
Cambian Wisbech School for pupils aged 7 to 17.
What are Cambian Wisbech School's GCSE results?
In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Cambian Wisbech School?
Cambian Wisbech School is at Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JF.