Gretton School
URN: 136047 • Cambridge CB3 0RX
Overview
- Name
- Gretton School
- URN
- 136047
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Beth Elkins (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01223277438
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Farm Road, Cambridge CB3 0RX
Summary
Gretton School is an independent special school located in Cambridge, catering to autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19. With a current enrolment of 158 pupils and a capacity of 200, the school offers both day and weekly boarding options. The ethos of Gretton is centred around fostering self-belief in its learners, ensuring that each child is supported to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Gretton is broad and balanced, focusing on not only academic achievement but also the development of life and social skills. The school maintains a high staff-to-learner ratio, allowing for personalised support tailored to the unique needs of each student. Staff members are specially trained in autism, enabling them to implement effective strategies that help reduce anxiety and promote confidence among learners.
Gretton School places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is fundamental to the learning process. The school is committed to preparing its learners for adulthood, equipping them with the skills necessary for independence and social engagement within the community.
The curriculum at Gretton is broad and balanced, focusing on not only academic achievement but also the development of life and social skills. The school maintains a high staff-to-learner ratio, allowing for personalised support tailored to the unique needs of each student. Staff members are specially trained in autism, enabling them to implement effective strategies that help reduce anxiety and promote confidence among learners.
Gretton School places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between staff and students, which is fundamental to the learning process. The school is committed to preparing its learners for adulthood, equipping them with the skills necessary for independence and social engagement within the community.
Useful links
- Medication Consent Form (sen)
- Consent and Request Forms (sen)
- Outreach Events (calendar)
- About (other)
- Admissions Welcome (other)
- Testimonials (other)
- Ethos (other)
- Policies and Inspections (other)
- Our Team (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward (58.9)
- Landmark International School (55.8)
- Holme Court School (55.5)
- Selwyn Hall School (50.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2010-01-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 127 | 31 | 200 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 141 | 112 | 29 | 200 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 99 | 20 | 200 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 99 | 20 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 118 | 103 | 15 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 121 | 106 | 15 | 150 | 0.00 |
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