Cardrew Court School, Redruth
Cardrew Court School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Redruth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cardrew Court School in detail
Cardrew Court School in its own words
In its own words: "Cardrew Court school is an exciting development of a new independent special school in Cornwall which opened September 2024. All pupils attending CCS will have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outlining their Special Educational Needs - which will include high anxiety, social and emotional mental health needs and autism."
On phones, the school says: "If mobile phones or devices are brought to school, we ask that they are handed in and locked away securely within our reception for the duration of the school day."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Cardrew Court School are Curnow School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (0.6 miles); Three Bridges (2.8 miles, selective); and Oak Tree School (4.4 miles).
Curnow SchoolCornwall Neighbourhoods for ChangeThree BridgesOak Tree School
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cardrew Court School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 73% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Cardrew Court School has an education, health and care plan (48 of 48 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Redruth Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highway Lane (ne-bound), 360 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cardrew Court School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 116 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cornwall (14), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
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 June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Cardrew Court School excels at helping pupils who have been out of education for long periods return to learning with confidence. Staff build strong, caring relationships that make pupils feel valued and safe, helping them develop positive attitudes towards school. The school offers personalised learning programmes and rich community experiences that prepare pupils well for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Strong, caring relationships between staff and pupils create a safe, calm learning environment
- Well-sequenced reading curriculum with high-quality texts helps pupils develop a love of reading
- Personalised programmes of study tailored to individual pupils' needs
- Pupils show improved attendance and positive behaviour due to high expectations and clear routines
- Rich opportunities for personal development through community engagement, clubs and trips
Areas for Improvement
- Some newer subjects are less consistently delivered than established subjects, meaning pupils don't learn as methodically
- Staff checks on pupils' knowledge are variable, so gaps in learning and misconceptions occasionally go unaddressed
- The school should strengthen assessment practices across all subjects to identify and address learning gaps more swiftly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with positive relationships, zero tolerance for bullying, and pupils knowing who to speak to if worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visits based on pupils' interests and aspirations
Cardrew Court School is a place of healing and reintegration for pupils with special educational needs who have experienced long periods out of education. The school provides personalised programmes with a strong core curriculum, and most pupils settle quickly and re-engage positively in their learning.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Cardrew Court School
Teaching Assistant
11 Sep 2026
Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge 2026
10 May 2026
UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award.
9 Feb 2026
Community Governors
9 Feb 2026
Week 18 Newsletter (2025-2026)
7 Feb 2026
LGBTQ+ History Month
7 Feb 2026
From Cardrew Court School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Cardrew Court School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 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
55%
Available places
48 pupils
88 places
40 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Redruth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Redruth
Across Cornwall council
Places available
6,387
Applications
5,542
Got 1st preference
97.4%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All secondary applications across Cornwall council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
48
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Cardrew Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
48
Total Pupils
13
Boys
35
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Cardrew Court School
What is Cardrew Court School's Ofsted rating?
Cardrew Court School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025.
Does Cardrew Court School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2025, Cardrew Court School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Cardrew Court School?
Cardrew Court School has around 48 pupils on roll.
Does Cardrew Court School have specialist SEN provision?
Cardrew Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Cardrew Court School?
Cardrew Court 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 Cardrew Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Cornwall is 3 (the median across 299 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cardrew Court School?
Cardrew Court School is at Cardrew Industrial Estate, Cardrew Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)