The Sage School, March
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Sage School is purposefully designed around pupil wellbeing, with leaders committed to helping pupils with complex needs feel they belong and can thrive. The school offers a carefully planned therapeutic approach alongside a broad curriculum, including practical life skills like meal planning and travel training to prepare pupils for independence. Staff will receive specialist training in trauma, attachment and de-escalation to support pupils effectively.
Key Strengths
- Knowledgeable leadership with deep understanding of pupils' SEMH needs and trauma-informed approach
- Broad, ambitious curriculum tailored to individual needs with focus on literacy, numeracy and life skills
- Comprehensive safeguarding systems with clear training plans for staff
- Therapeutic approach integrated throughout the school, including calm spaces and designated intervention areas
- Robust health and safety procedures with completed risk assessments and fire safety compliance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders have extensive understanding of safeguarding processes, clear recording systems, and plans for robust staff training including identification of low-level concerns and online safety education.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and visits to engage with wider community, careers learning, life skills activities including meal planning and travel training
The Sage School is a proposed independent school specializing in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - March
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for March
Admissions Demand - Cambridgeshire
Places available
7,188
Applications
6,820
Got 1st preference
88.2%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Cambridgeshire (2025/26)
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