The Cavendish School

About The Cavendish School

The Cavendish School is a free school special in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 116 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 25.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 7–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

116 / 80 (145%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Drive, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LY

Phone

01223200421

Head Teacher

Stephanie Smith

Website

https://thecavendishschool.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Cavendish School?

The Cavendish School is a free school special in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 7–18.

How many pupils does The Cavendish School have?

The Cavendish School has 116 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?

The Cavendish School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024).

How does The Cavendish School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Cavendish School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 25.3 in 2025/26.

How does The Cavendish School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Cavendish School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Cavendish School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Cavendish School is part of EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE.

Where is The Cavendish School?

The Cavendish School is located at Park Drive, South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LY.