Selwyn Hall School, Cambridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Selwyn Hall School provides a nurturing, well-resourced environment where staff know pupils very well and deliver high-quality pastoral care. The school has excellent facilities including bright classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and specialist areas, all designed to support small classes of no more than six pupils. Leaders have skillfully managed the school's growth while maintaining consistently effective provision for young people with social emotional and mental health needs.
Key Strengths
- Robust safeguarding procedures with regular staff training and prompt reporting of concerns
- Well-maintained premises with excellent facilities including break-out spaces, outdoor areas, and a woodland activity zone
- Small class sizes (maximum six pupils) with specialist staff including counsellors
- Strong leadership that has successfully managed school expansion while maintaining quality provision
- Comprehensive health and safety systems with regular checks and risk assessments
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has robust systems, regular staff training, swift reporting procedures, and proactive liaison with external agencies to protect pupils from harm.
Extracurricular Activities
Woodland activities, physical education with sports and games
Selwyn Hall School is an independent special school for pupils aged 7-18 with social emotional mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if approved to increase pupil numbers from 49 to 80.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
50 pupils
80 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cambridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cambridge
Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire
Places available
7,188
Applications
6,820
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
96.3%
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