The Cavendish School
URN: 148578 • Impington CB24 9LY
Overview
- Name
- The Cavendish School
- URN
- 148578
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephanie Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01223200421
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Drive, Impington CB24 9LY
Summary
The Cavendish School, located in Impington, Cambridgeshire, is a specialist free school dedicated to supporting autistic pupils. Opened in August 2021, it serves students aged 7 to 14, with plans to extend its provision to Post-16 by the 2025-2026 academic year. The school aims to create a nurturing environment that fosters both academic and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of neuro-diversity.
The curriculum at The Cavendish School is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, combining holistic and academic learning. The school is committed to developing key skills that enable students to thrive as independent, socially confident individuals. Additionally, The Cavendish School is collaborating with the International Baccalaureate on an inclusion project, aiming to bring innovative educational practices to special schools globally.
Community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for local businesses and individuals to contribute through donations of sensory equipment and learning aids. The school’s ethos reflects a strong commitment to valuing the strengths and potential of autistic individuals, promoting an inclusive and supportive educational experience.
The curriculum at The Cavendish School is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, combining holistic and academic learning. The school is committed to developing key skills that enable students to thrive as independent, socially confident individuals. Additionally, The Cavendish School is collaborating with the International Baccalaureate on an inclusion project, aiming to bring innovative educational practices to special schools globally.
Community involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for local businesses and individuals to contribute through donations of sensory equipment and learning aids. The school’s ethos reflects a strong commitment to valuing the strengths and potential of autistic individuals, promoting an inclusive and supportive educational experience.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- TCS SEND & Local Offer (sen)
- Parent Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Donate (other)
- Policies (other)
- Terms dates and school day (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Spring Common School (70.2)
- Pilgrim Pathways School (69.7)
- Trinity School (65.2)
- Meadowgate School (65.1)
- Waldorf Cambridge School (64.8)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 116
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 30.40
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 116 | 92 | 24 | 80 | 30.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 79 | 20 | 80 | 28.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 59 | 50 | 9 | 80 | 23.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 59 | 50 | 9 | 80 | 23.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 80 |
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