Cardrew Court School
Cardrew Court School is an independent special school in Redruth for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 48 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cardrew Court School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cardrew Industrial Estate Cardrew Way Redruth Cornwall TR15 1SS |
| Reference Number | 150803 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 48 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 27.08%
Girls: 72.92% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Cardrew Court School is performing well, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils primarily with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school focuses on helping students re-engage with education after prolonged absences, and the dedicated staff work closely with each student to tailor their learning experiences. The positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute significantly to a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere, promoting both educational success and personal development. Overall, the school's first inspection reveals that it meets independent school standards effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Personalised programmes tailored to individual needs
- Effective prioritization of reading and vocabulary development
- Ambitious and broad curriculum facilitating solid academic progress
- Strong leadership that fosters a culture of continuous improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in curriculum delivery across some subjects
- Variable checks on pupils' knowledge may lead to unaddressed gaps
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Cardrew Court 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 Cardrew Court School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cardrew Court School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Cardrew Court School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cardrew Court School was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Cardrew Court School have?
Cardrew Court School has 48 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cardrew Court School cover?
Cardrew Court School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Cardrew Court School?
Cardrew Court School is at Cardrew Industrial Estate, Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS.
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