Cambian Tyldesley School
Cambian Tyldesley School is an independent special school in Manchester (Wigan) for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 34 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Tyldesley School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Shuttle Street Tyldesley Wigan Manchester M29 8BS |
| Phone | 01942877660 |
| Reference Number | 135557 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.59%
Girls: 29.41% |
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 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cambian Tyldesley School is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, reflecting challenges despite some strengths. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, it faces difficulties in ensuring that all pupils achieve to their fullest potential across the curriculum. Although there is an ambitious curriculum with both academic and vocational pathways, consistency in curriculum implementation and clarity regarding key knowledge areas are lacking in certain subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2013 | Emergency inspection |
| 19 Jan 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Creates a safe and calm environment for pupils.
- Fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Implements a supportive behaviour management system.
- Offers vocational pathways that align with pupils' interests.
- Promotes good personal development.
- Successfully encourages regular attendance for many pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum content is unclear in some subjects, limiting effective teaching.
- Staff lack subject-specific knowledge needed for delivering certain aspects of the curriculum.
- Assessment checks on pupils' learning are not used effectively, impacting their progression.
- A small number of pupils have poor attendance, hindering their learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | 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 |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 2.9% of pupils at Cambian Tyldesley School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 97.1% 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 Tyldesley School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Tyldesley School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Cambian Tyldesley School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cambian Tyldesley School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Cambian Tyldesley School have?
Cambian Tyldesley School has 34 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cambian Tyldesley School cover?
Cambian Tyldesley School for pupils aged 11 to 19.
What are Cambian Tyldesley School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Cambian Tyldesley School?
Cambian Tyldesley School is at Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, Wigan, Manchester, M29 8BS.