Papworth Hall School
Papworth Hall School is an independent special school in Cambridge for pupils aged 5 to 16. It has 34 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Papworth Hall School is Good, from an inspection in October 2024.
Ofsted inspection: October 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ermine Street South Papworth Everard Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 3RD |
| Reference Number | 149845 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.65%
Girls: 32.35% |
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 |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Papworth Hall School, in its first inspection since becoming registered, has demonstrated a good overall performance. The school effectively transforms pupils' previously negative attitudes towards education by cultivating a nurturing and engaging environment that fosters personal growth and academic success. The school has tailored its curriculum to address the significant gaps in knowledge many pupils have due to prior disjointed educational experiences. Additionally, strong therapeutic support complements academic instruction, providing essential help for students to develop both socially and emotionally. Strengths of the school include outstanding behaviour and attitudes from pupils, and a comprehensive personal development program that prepares them for life beyond school. Pupils benefit from high-quality teaching and personalized therapeutic interventions. However, while the overall performance is commendable, there are areas for improvement in teaching practices to ensure all pupils' understanding is consistently checked, allowing them to learn at their optimal level.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Sep 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Aug 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes of pupils.
- High-quality therapeutic provision supporting individual needs.
- Strong leadership and management ensuring effective oversight.
- Excellent personal development program.
- Well-matched curriculum addressing gaps in knowledge.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding during lessons, leading to inappropriate task difficulty.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Papworth Hall 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 Papworth Hall School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Papworth Hall School is Good, from an inspection in October 2024.
When was Papworth Hall School last inspected by Ofsted?
Papworth Hall School was last inspected in October 2024.
How many pupils does Papworth Hall School have?
Papworth Hall School has 34 pupils on roll.
What age range does Papworth Hall School cover?
Papworth Hall School for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Papworth Hall School?
Papworth Hall School is at Ermine Street South, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3RD.