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The Cavendish School

Outstandinggraded 13/03/2024Ages 7–18116 pupilsFaithNone
Impington, CB24 9LY
Cambridgeshire

The Cavendish School is a school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Impington, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2024, The Cavendish School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Impington can view The Cavendish School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Impington (CB24 9LY), The Cavendish School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)9%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score114
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score111
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 428.4
Attainment 828.4
England avg 45.1
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
England avg 45%
Grade 4+ English & maths42%
England avg 65%
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.5
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake30.5%
Free school meals30.5%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language3.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing85.8%
Attendance85.8%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher5.3
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence30.7%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in ImpingtonSee the full area report for CB24 9LY