Cambian Wisbech School
Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, PE13 1JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cambian Wisbech School is a special school in Wisbech for ages 7 to 17. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils at this school have typically missed significant amounts of schooling in the past. Despite the challenges they face, pupils learn to enjoy school again and attend well. Staff work hard to gain pupils' trust, which pupils appreciate and benefit from. Pupils behave well, are purposeful in lessons and try hard. Sometimes, pupils may find learning challenging, but staff encourage and support them well. The longer they are here, the better pupils achieve. The school makes sure that the pupils are safe and have someone to talk to should they have worries or concerns. Pupils have access to access a wide range of interesting activities. These include drumming lessons, cooking and visits to places of interest, including museums and farms. These enhance the pupils' education and keep them engaged. More recently, pupils on the school council group have been able to make more choices and decisions about their education and what is important to them, such as ideas for the school uniform. Staff have high expectations and pupils gain appropriate qualifications, such as GCSEs. This prepares them well for their next stage in training or education. Pupils also access work experience and career development that caters to their ambitions and interests.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
10 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
51 pupils on roll, with places for 51
Schools near Cambian Wisbech School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Wisbech | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 1.3 |
| Meadowgate Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Walnut Tree School Ltd | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Begdale House School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Shelldene House School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 7 to 17
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Tawanda Madhlangobe
- Phone
- 07436227956
- Address
- Old Sessions House, 32 Somers Road, Wisbech, PE13 1JF
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 134179
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.