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The Cavendish School
Park Drive, Impington, CB24 9LY, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
116
Capacity
80
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
145%
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Last inspected: 13 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 28.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 42% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other3.4%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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52.24566, 0.11584 · CB24 9LY
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN148578
School typeFree schools special
Websitethecavendishschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cavendish School rated by Ofsted?
The Cavendish School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2024.
Is The Cavendish School a good school?
The Cavendish School scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cavendish School in GCSEs?
The Cavendish School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.4. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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