Waldorf Cambridge School, Fulbourn
Waldorf Cambridge School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 17 in Fulbourn. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Waldorf Cambridge School in detail
Waldorf Cambridge School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, drama and art.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026 and an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 6.15pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cambridgeshire
Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
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 Waldorf Cambridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Waldorf Cambridge School are Landmark International School (0.6 miles, Good); Cambridge International School (1.8 miles); Cambridge Muslim Secondary School (2.5 miles); and The Perse School (3 miles).
Landmark International SchoolCambridge International SchoolCambridge Muslim Secondary SchoolThe Perse School
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Waldorf Cambridge School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cambridge Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Teversham Road (opposite), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
- Part 1: quality of educationNot met
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyNot met
- 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 managementNot met
Progress-monitoring inspection, 25 February 2026: The school met all the standards Ofsted checked.
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school has made impressive improvements in supporting all learners. Teachers now quickly identify where pupils need extra help with reading and writing, and provide tailored support that works. The school has created a calm, focused learning environment where behaviour is consistently good, and pupils with additional needs receive well-planned support matched to their individual targets.
Key Strengths
- Leaders have implemented effective systems to identify gaps in reading and writing, with targeted interventions helping pupils make good progress
- Behaviour incidents are now consistently reported and tracked, resulting in rare poor behaviour and a significant reduction in persistent absenteeism
- Support for pupils with SEND has been overhauled with clear, measurable targets that are consistently applied, showing pupils making suitable progress
- Proprietor body and governing board now provide robust oversight of curriculum delivery and school performance with regular visits and staff meetings
- Staff have clear understanding of behaviour policies and apply school rules fairly with consistent high expectations
Safeguarding
The school's safeguarding arrangements are effective, with appropriate pre-employment checks in place and safeguarding policy available to parents and carers.
Waldorf Cambridge School has successfully addressed all previously unmet independent school standards following a progress monitoring inspection. The school now meets all standards that were checked during this inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 Waldorf Cambridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Waldorf Cambridge School
BNI SOS at Waldorf Cambridge!
5 Jun 2026
Tesco Stronger Starts grant awarded!
2 Mar 2026
Screentime and Mental Health Guardian article
16 Feb 2026
New scientific publication about Waldorf education January 2026
23 Jan 2026
Blog - What can Waldorf Education teach us?
23 Jan 2026
New study on Waldorf education
11 Sep 2025
From Waldorf Cambridge School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Waldorf Cambridge School.
- Kids R Us Fulbourn910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 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
66%
Available places
92 pupils
140 places
48 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Fulbourn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fulbourn
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
7,228
Applications
6,755
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
Independent school Progress Monitoring inspection
Outcome: the school met all the standards Ofsted checked.
Independent School standard inspection
Did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety) and Part 8 (leadership and management).
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
42
Boys
50
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Waldorf Cambridge School
What are GCSE results like at Waldorf Cambridge 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 Waldorf Cambridge School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Waldorf Cambridge School's Ofsted rating?
Waldorf Cambridge School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2025, it was rated Requires Improvement.
Does Waldorf Cambridge School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Waldorf Cambridge School did not meet the independent school standards in Part 1 (quality of education), Part 3 (welfare, health and safety) and Part 8 (leadership and management). At a later progress-monitoring inspection in February 2026, the school met all the standards Ofsted checked.
How many pupils go to Waldorf Cambridge School?
Waldorf Cambridge School has around 92 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Waldorf Cambridge School?
Waldorf Cambridge 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.
Does Waldorf Cambridge School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Waldorf Cambridge School: Kids R Us Fulbourn (910m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Waldorf Cambridge School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 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 Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Waldorf Cambridge School?
Waldorf Cambridge School is at Hinton Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, CB21 5DZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)