Cambian Whinfell School
URN: 134781 • Kendal LA9 5EZ
Overview
- Name
- Cambian Whinfell School
- URN
- 134781
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Patricia Sandham (since 2025) , Acting Principal
- Telephone
- 01539723322
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 110 Windermere Road, Kendal LA9 5EZ
Summary
Cambian Whinfell School is an independent special school located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, catering specifically to boys with special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 12 pupils and a capacity of 18, the school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the individual needs of each student.
The school focuses on a therapeutic approach to education, fostering personal development and academic achievement. It offers a curriculum designed to engage students and promote their learning through various methods, including practical activities and sensory experiences. Cambian Whinfell School is part of the Cambian Group, which is dedicated to delivering high-quality educational and residential services.
Community involvement and collaboration are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to participate in various events and activities that enhance their social skills and confidence. The school prioritises a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The school focuses on a therapeutic approach to education, fostering personal development and academic achievement. It offers a curriculum designed to engage students and promote their learning through various methods, including practical activities and sensory experiences. Cambian Whinfell School is part of the Cambian Group, which is dedicated to delivering high-quality educational and residential services.
Community involvement and collaboration are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to participate in various events and activities that enhance their social skills and confidence. The school prioritises a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Sensory Difficulties (sen)
- Sensory Difficulties & Behaviours (sen)
- Sense virtual sensory sport competition (sen)
- Sensory wall (sen)
- Consent (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Information, News & Events (calendar)
- New classroom - 'Outside In' (calendar)
- Autumn Term Fundraiser (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Sandgate School (64.3)
- South Lakes Academy (55.2)
- Appletree School (52.2)
- Fellside School (45.2)
- Holme Park School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 7 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 18
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 12
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2004-08-09
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0.00 |
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