Cavendish View School
Cavendish View School is an independent special school in Liverpool for pupils aged 5 to 11. It has 48 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cavendish View School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 99 Cavendish Drive Liverpool Merseyside L9 1NB |
| Reference Number | 148199 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.17%
Girls: 20.83% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Cavendish View School is performing well and has improved significantly since its last inspection, moving from requires improvement to good overall. The school offers a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported, especially considering their special educational needs. The staff are dedicated to the personal and academic growth of the pupils, ensuring they are well-prepared for future educational steps. The curriculum has been broadened to engage pupils effectively, although some areas need further refinement to ensure optimal learning outcomes.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 May 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2021 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Behaviour improves over time, and most pupils behave well.
- The school provides bespoke support tailored to individual needs.
- Staff are skilled and well-trained, especially in teaching phonics.
- Strong relationships are fostered between the school and parents.
- Pupils are prepared effectively for their next steps in education.
Areas for Improvement
- The order of teaching key knowledge in some subjects is unclear.
- Assessment strategies in certain subjects do not effectively identify gaps in learning.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Cavendish View 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 Cavendish View School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cavendish View School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Cavendish View School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cavendish View School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Cavendish View School have?
Cavendish View School has 48 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cavendish View School cover?
Cavendish View School for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Cavendish View School?
Cavendish View School is at 99, Cavendish Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 1NB.