Ofsted: Good

Cambridge School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Alan Campbell

location_onLondon, W12 0SP

phone 2087350980

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

138

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Attainment 8

0.6

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GCSE Rank

#21 in Hammersmith and Fulham

#4,589 of 4,663 nationally

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Cambridge School is a Community special school school in London, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cambridge School is a community special school in London, Hammersmith and Fulham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 143 pupils on roll, of whom 78% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6, placing the school #21 in Hammersmith and Fulham and #4,589 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 8.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

63%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)63%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

65%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)65%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

73%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)18%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

81%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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01 May 2019

Inspection Report

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13 May 2015

Inspection Report

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17 July 2013

Inspection Report

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09 May 2013

Inspection Report

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15 July 2010

Inspection Report

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08 March 2007

Inspection Report

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02 December 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-05-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 143 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	143	3	2.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	143	7	4.9%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	136	3	2.2%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	137	1	0.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	135	0	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	137	11	8.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	138	12	8.7%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	133	19	14.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	129	5	3.9%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	128	15	11.7%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	126	18	14.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	116	8	6.9%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	117	2	1.7%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	117	8	6.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	103	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	103	1	1.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	98	8	8.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	95	14	14.7%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	90	17	18.9%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	89	8	9.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	83	7	8.4%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	77	2	2.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	79	20	25.3%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	73	27	37.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	72	9	12.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	70	2	2.9%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree20%

disagree10%

strongly disagree20%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree30%

strongly disagree20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

strongly disagree20%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree50%

strongly disagree10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree10%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree40%

strongly disagree10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

strongly disagree20%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

Cambridge School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover