Cambian Chesham House School
Cambian Chesham House School is an independent special school in Bury for pupils aged 10 to 18. It has 16 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Chesham House School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
Ofsted inspection: December 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chesham House Thrush Drive Bury BL9 6JD |
| Phone | 01617637072 |
| Reference Number | 140205 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.75%
Girls: 56.25% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cambian Chesham House School has shown notable improvement since its previous inspections, particularly in behavior management and leadership effectiveness. The school is now meeting all independent school standards that were evaluated during this progress monitoring inspection. The current leadership has effectively implemented training for staff, enabling them to consistently apply successful behavior management strategies. This has positively influenced the school culture, making learning more accessible for the pupils.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 04 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Oct 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Jul 2015 | Emergency inspection |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Staff effectively utilize behavior management strategies to promote responsible behavior among pupils.
- Consistent approaches to managing pupil behavior have been established.
- The safeguarding policy reflects the latest statutory guidance and is well-communicated to staff.
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What is Cambian Chesham House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cambian Chesham House School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
When was Cambian Chesham House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cambian Chesham House School was last inspected in December 2025.
How many pupils does Cambian Chesham House School have?
Cambian Chesham House School has 16 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cambian Chesham House School cover?
Cambian Chesham House School for pupils aged 10 to 18.
Where is Cambian Chesham House School?
Cambian Chesham House School is at Chesham House, Thrush Drive, Bury, BL9 6JD.