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The Cavendish School

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The Cavendish School

Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY

Free schools special · Ages 7–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

28.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
44.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
28.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.9%
Basics 9-5
25.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

28.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/2528.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

No published values available for this chart.

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.50
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Impington Village College
0.24 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Hope Tree School
1.12 km away · Other independent special school
Cambridge Regional College
1.74 km away · Further education
Gretton School
2.1 km away · Other independent special school
North Cambridge Academy
2.41 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About The Cavendish School

The Cavendish School is a secondary school in Impington, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cavendish School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cavendish School

What is The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?
The Cavendish School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Cavendish School's latest exam results?
The Cavendish School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Cavendish School located?
The Cavendish School is a secondary school in Impington, Cambridgeshire (CB24 9LY).
How many pupils attend The Cavendish School?
The Cavendish School has around 116 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cavendish School with other schools?
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