The Cavendish School
| Type | Special School |
| Age Range | 7-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Park Drive Impington CB24 9LY |
| Phone | 01223200421 |
| Reference Number | 148578 |
Description
betaThe Cavendish School, situated at CB24 9LY on the outskirts of Cambridge, is a specialist provision that caters exclusively to autistic pupils. It opened its doors in August 2021 as Cambridgeshire's first state school for autism, serving students aged 7 to 14 (years 3 to 10). The school's mission is to enable-the-self by fostering a culture that celebrates neurodiversity and promotes the individual growth and confidence of its students.
The Cavendish School offers a safe and nurturing environment, where young people with autism can thrive and succeed academically and socially. Its curriculum and teaching methodology are designed to address the specific needs of each individual student, supported through dedicated programs and qualifications. The school aims to educate the whole child, balancing its academic curriculum with an understanding that supporting the student's emotional and social growth is crucial to their long-term well-being.
From inception, the school has worked in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate (IB) on a project devoted to inclusion, aspiring to become an outstanding and inspiring learning community that is inclusive, innovative, impactful, and international. The Cavendish School requests the support of local businesses and individuals to provide financial resources or classroom furniture and learning aids, as these contributions help to ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive and develop into independent, happy individuals within their local community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 79.8%
Girls: 20.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| 9 | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| 10 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.8% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 97 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 97 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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0.27 miles |
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Primrose Hill School
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Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
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0.41 miles |
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Richard Cobden Primary School
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0.43 miles |
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Christ Church School
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0.55 miles |
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Abacus Belsize Primary School
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0.63 miles |
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Rhyl Community Primary School
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0.66 miles |
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St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
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0.69 miles |
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Edith Neville Primary School
85 Polygon Road, London, NW1 1HQ |
0.72 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AH |
0.73 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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0.73 miles |
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Kings Cross Academy
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0.77 miles |
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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
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0.77 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW3 3DS |
0.79 miles |
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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
Islip Street, London, NW5 2TU |
0.81 miles |
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Netley Primary School & Centre for Autism
74 Stanhope Street, Camden, London, NW1 3EX |
0.82 miles |
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The Village School
2 Parkhill Road, Belsize Park, London, NW3 2YN |
0.84 miles |
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Torriano Primary School
Torriano Avenue, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2SJ |
0.91 miles |
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Brecknock Primary School
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0.94 miles |
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Harmood School
Harmood Street, Camden, London, NW1 8DP |
0.4 miles |
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WM College
44 Crowndale Road, London, NW1 1TR |
0.44 miles |
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Haverstock School
24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, London, NW3 2BQ |
0.55 miles |
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Regent High School
Chalton Street, Camden, London, NW1 1RX |
0.6 miles |
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The Camden School for Girls
Sandall Road, London, NW5 2DB |
0.65 miles |
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College Francais Bilingue De Londres
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0.71 miles |
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Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent, London, NW1 1LY |
0.82 miles |
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Fine Arts College
Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, Belsize Park, London, NW3 4YD |
0.89 miles |
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Swiss Cottage School - Development & Research Centre
80 Avenue Road, London, NW8 6HX |
1.15 miles |
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The UCL Academy
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1.18 miles |
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Southbank International School Westminster
63-65 Portland Place, London, W1B 1QR |
1.18 miles |
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The St Marylebone CofE School
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1.19 miles |
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Beacon High
Hilldrop Road, Islington, London, N7 0JG |
1.2 miles |
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The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LD |
1.22 miles |
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Eifa International School
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1.29 miles |
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Acland Burghley School
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ |
1.3 miles |
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Harris Academy St John's Wood
Marlborough Hill, London, NW8 0NL |
1.36 miles |
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Parliament Hill School
Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL |
1.37 miles |
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Odyssey House School - Bloomsbury
45 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4JP |
1.37 miles |
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Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8RA |
1.38 miles |