Cambian Hartlepool School, Hartlepool
Cambian Hartlepool School is a special school for pupils aged 10 to 18 in Hartlepool. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cambian Hartlepool School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Cambian Hartlepool School are Hartlepool Free School (0.3 miles); Catcote Academy (1.6 miles, Good); Springwell School (2.7 miles); and Wrenfield Learning Centre (3 miles, Good).
Hartlepool Free SchoolCatcote AcademySpringwell SchoolWrenfield Learning Centre
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Cambian Hartlepool School has an education, health and care plan (18 of 18 in 2026).
Cambian Hartlepool School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Seaton Carew Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park View Industrial Estate (a), 210 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a supportive environment where pupils with emotional and social difficulties can thrive. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and use creative approaches - including the school's therapeutic dog - to help them regulate behaviour and manage their mental health. The tailored curriculum and small class sizes mean each pupil receives personalised learning matched to their individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Creates a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and trusted by staff
- Uses small class sizes and personalised support to help pupils learn effectively
- Offers ambitious, tailored curriculum that is frequently adapted to meet individual pupil needs
- Provides vocational experiences like construction to help pupils explore potential careers
- Supports pupils' reading progress through targeted phonics teaching and well-matched books
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects need refinement and full embedding to ensure pupils develop secure knowledge and skills over time
- Attendance strategy is at an early stage and not yet reaching all pupils effectively
- Some pupils continue to miss vital learning due to low attendance
Safeguarding
The school's safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to support pupils' wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits (including London to learn about democracy), voluntary community work (litter picking, painting walls), charity work at Hartlepool football ground, food technology lessons exploring world cultures, discussions and debates
Cambian Hartlepool School is a calm, orderly special school for pupils aged 10-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school received a Good rating overall, with pupils feeling happy, cared for, and supported by staff.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Cambian Hartlepool School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hartlepool is 11 (the median across 43 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
18 pupils
18 places
No spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hartlepool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hartlepool
Across Hartlepool council
Places available
1,207
Applications
1,061
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Hartlepool council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Cambian Hartlepool School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
18
Total Pupils
16
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Cambian Hartlepool School
What are GCSE results like at Cambian Hartlepool School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cambian Hartlepool School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Cambian Hartlepool School's Ofsted rating?
Cambian Hartlepool School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2025.
Does Cambian Hartlepool School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2025, Cambian Hartlepool School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Cambian Hartlepool School?
Cambian Hartlepool School has around 18 pupils on roll.
Does Cambian Hartlepool School have specialist SEN provision?
Cambian Hartlepool School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Cambian Hartlepool School?
Cambian Hartlepool School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Cambian Hartlepool School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hartlepool is 11 (the median across 43 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cambian Hartlepool School?
Cambian Hartlepool School is at Unit E, Sovereign Way, Sovereign Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)