Cavendish School, London
Cavendish School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in London. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cavendish School in detail
Cavendish School in its own words
In its own words: "We aspire to create a learning environment where all “want” to learn rather than “have” to learn by developing education tailored to the individual needs of each pupil and student. We want each child to realise their potential and are therefore committed to their holistic development. A wide range of academic and other subjects, arts, sports and activities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our school! Cavendish is a well-established school that has grown from strength to strength over the last 24 years. All of our students have an EHCP plan, which we carefully review to create individualized support plans tailored to each student's needs. Our small class sizes are intentional, allowing us to provide more one-to-one support."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Cavendish School are Spa School, Bermondsey (0.7 miles, Good); Treasure House (London) CIC (0.8 miles, Good); Haymerle School (1.1 miles, Good); and THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL (1.3 miles, Good).
Spa School, BermondseyTreasure House (London) CICHaymerle SchoolTHE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Cavendish School has an education, health and care plan (41 of 41 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays Station, about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Warndon Street, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years 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
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Cavendish School
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 163
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 163 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 21 serious and 140 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
28 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 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
98%
Near capacity
41 pupils
42 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Southwark council
Places available
3,431
Applications
2,489
Got 1st preference
72.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across Southwark council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
41
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Cavendish 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
41
Total Pupils
31
Boys
10
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cavendish School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Cavendish School
What are GCSE results like at Cavendish 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 Cavendish School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Cavendish School's Ofsted rating?
Cavendish School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
Does Cavendish School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, Cavendish School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Cavendish School?
Cavendish School has around 41 pupils on roll.
Does Cavendish School have specialist SEN provision?
Cavendish School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Cavendish School?
Cavendish 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 Cavendish School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 163 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 21 serious and 140 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 28 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 Southwark is 154.5 (the median across 122 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cavendish School?
Cavendish School is at Lady Gomm House, 58 Hawkstone Road, London, SE16 2PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)