Cardrew Court School
| 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 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 37 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 37.84%
Girls: 62.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| 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
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