Jigsaw CABAS School, Surrey
Jigsaw CABAS School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Surrey. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Jigsaw CABAS School in detail
Jigsaw CABAS School in its own words
In its own words: "The Jigsaw CABAS® School is an independent day school for autistic children and young people. The School is overseen by the Jigsaw Trust, a registered Charity set up in 1999 by a group of parents of autistic children."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Jigsaw CABAS School are St Joseph's Specialist Trust (3.3 miles, Outstanding); Bramley Grange Academy (3.3 miles); Elysian, Shamley Green (4.4 miles, selective); and St Dominic's School (4.4 miles, Good).
St Joseph's Specialist TrustBramley Grange AcademyElysian, Shamley GreenSt Dominic's School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Jigsaw CABAS School has an education, health and care plan (78 of 78 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Jigsaw CABAS School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dunsfold Aerodrome (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
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 Outstanding at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Jigsaw CABAS School
Jigsaw School Celebrates Its Latest Ofsted Inspection Report
21 Sep 2026
Sensory Playground Officially Opens at Jigsaw School
30 Apr 2026
Amy and Sam’s Marathon Effort
29 Apr 2026
Amy’s London Marathon Run for Jigsaw
16 Mar 2026
Join us for The Big Charity Fund Raising Walk
12 Mar 2026
Jigsaw launches the Academy at Café on the Park
29 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 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
78 pupils
80 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Surrey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surrey
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
78
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Jigsaw CABAS 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
78
Total Pupils
67
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Jigsaw CABAS School
What is Jigsaw CABAS School's Ofsted rating?
Jigsaw CABAS School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does Jigsaw CABAS School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, Jigsaw CABAS School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Jigsaw CABAS School?
Jigsaw CABAS School has around 78 pupils on roll.
Does Jigsaw CABAS School have specialist SEN provision?
Jigsaw CABAS School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Jigsaw CABAS School?
Jigsaw CABAS 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 Jigsaw CABAS School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Jigsaw CABAS School?
Jigsaw CABAS School is at Building 20, Dunsfold Park, Surrey, GU6 8TB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)