The Cavendish School
Details
| Age Range | 7-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Address | Park Drive, CB24 9LY |
| School Website | https://thecavendishschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1223200421 |
| URN | 148578 |
School Census
| Total | 81 |
| Girls/Boys | 13/68 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 16.0%/84.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 March 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 9% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 114 |
| Maths | 111 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 14 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 97 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | 0.6 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
Nearby Schools
Impington Village College
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: New Road, , CB24 9LX
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Green, , CB24 9JA