Samuel Pepys School
Cromwell Road, St Neots, PE19 2EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Samuel Pepys School is a special school in St Neots for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 March 2019, report published 15 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils, all of whom have complex needs, enjoy learning at this school. They approach their learning with exceptional determination. Pupils thrive within the school's can-do ethos and show the school's value of positivity throughout the school day. They work hard to achieve the school's high expectations. Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are rightly proud of their exceptional achievements. Children in the early years quickly learn the school's routines and expectations of their behaviour. As they grow, pupils develop strong relationships with their peers and staff. Pupils show great respect for others. For example, during class discussions, they listen attentively and wait patiently for their turn to share their ideas. Pupils dine well together at lunch and tidy up after themselves. The playground and social areas are pleasant places where pupils, and students in the sixth form, enjoy each other's company. Pupils are very well supported to reach their high ambitions. For example, all students in the sixth form take part in work experience and achieve the bronze standard of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Pupils gain the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to make positive next steps in education, employment or training.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
138 pupils on roll, with places for 165
Schools near Samuel Pepys School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Meadows Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Attainment 8: 6.0 |
| Papworth Hall School | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Spring Common Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Ivel Valley School & College | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Joanne Hardwick
- Phone
- 01480375012
- Address
- Cromwell Road, St Neots, PE19 2EZ
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110951
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.