Cambridge School, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Cambridge School currently has around 143 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 81.1% boys and 18.9% girls. Around 63.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 15.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 47.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.9%. white and black caribbean pupils make up about 11.9% , followed by other white at 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 17% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 61, Bryony Rd, London, W12 0SP
Website: www.cambridge.lbhf.sch.uk
Telephone: 02087350980
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Hammersmith and Fulham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Alan Campbell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100382

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 129
Number of Pupils: 143
Number of Boys: 116
Number of Girls: 27

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 15.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 47.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British25.90%37
White and Black Caribbean11.90%17
Other White10.50%15
Other (any other ethnic group)9.80%14
Caribbean8.40%12
African7.70%11
Indian4.90%7
Pakistani3.50%5
Bangladeshi3.50%5
Other Mixed2.80%4
Other Black2.80%4
White and Asian1.40%2
Irish1.40%2
Other Asian1.40%2
Chinese1.40%2
Gypsy/Roma1.40%2
White and Black African0.70%1
Unclassified0.70%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.45
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
27%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Randolph Beresford Early Years Centre
Australia Road , White City W12 7PH
4out of 4 324 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Vanessa Nursery School
14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA
4out of 4 1,195 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School
Sirdar Road , W11 4EE
3out of 4 1,720 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Maples Nursery School and Children's Centre
East Churchfield Road , Acton W3 7LL
2out of 4 1,904 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School
2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN
4out of 4 2,490 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wormholt Park Primary School
Bryony Road , W12 0SR
3out of 4 170 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
1 India Way , W12 7QT
- not rated 294 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St John XXIII Catholic Primary School
1 India Way , W12 7QT
4out of 4 294 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Ark White City Primary Academy
3 Edcity Walk , Edcity W12 7PT
3out of 4 506 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Canberra Primary School
Australia Road , W12 7PT
- not rated 506 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Derwentwater Middle School
Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA
- not rated 2,433 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acton Green County First and Middle School
Beaumont Road , W4 5AW
- not rated 2,504 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Phoenix Academy
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 199 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Phoenix High School
The Curve , W12 0RQ
- not rated 199 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Burlington Danes CofE School
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
- not rated 1,021 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ark Burlington Danes Academy
Wood Lane , W12 0HR
3out of 4 1,021 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road , W12 9JD
3out of 4 1,176 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY
- not rated 1,993 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College
Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL
- not rated 2,946 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ealing Tertiary College
Acton Centre , Mill Hill Road W3 8UX
- not rated 3,030 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
William Morris Sixth Form
St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB
3out of 4 3,070 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cambridge School
61, Bryony Rd , White City W12 0SP
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jack Tizard School
South Africa Road , W12 7PA
4out of 4 356 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Blue Sky Academy of Education and Arts
2a the Curve , W12 0RH
- not rated 494 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Q+ Queensmill College
50 Ellerslie Road, 1st Floor , Shepherd's Bush W12 7BW
- not rated 500 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmill School
1 Askham Road , Shepherds Bush W12 0NW
- not rated 726 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.