Walnut Tree School Ltd, Wisbech
Walnut Tree School Ltd is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 16 in Wisbech.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Walnut Tree School Ltd in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Walnut Tree School Ltd are Cambian Wisbech School (1.4 miles, Good); On Track Education Wisbech (1.5 miles, Good); Meadowgate Academy (2.4 miles, Outstanding); and Begdale House School (2.7 miles).
Cambian Wisbech SchoolOn Track Education WisbechMeadowgate AcademyBegdale House School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Walnut Tree School Ltd has an education, health and care plan (28 of 28 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Walnut Tree School Ltd.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).
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 · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Walnut Tree School is specifically designed for children with special educational needs, combining traditional academic learning with therapeutic approaches like equine therapy and farm skills. The school has invested in experienced staff trained in supporting pupils with SEND and has created a supportive learning environment with small classes and comprehensive safeguarding measures. The outdoor curriculum and farm setting offer unique enrichment opportunities alongside specialist teaching.
Key Strengths
- Specialist staff experienced in supporting pupils with SEND, including a trained reading and maths interventions specialist
- Well-designed curriculum that combines academic subjects with outdoor learning, equine therapy, and farm skills tailored to pupils' needs
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies adapted for pupils with SEND, with trained designated leads
- High-specification facilities including spacious, modern classrooms with en-suite facilities and sensory garden
- Small class sizes with appropriate staffing ratios ensuring good supervision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with detailed policies reflecting latest statutory guidance and adapted for specific risks pupils with SEND may face, supported by trained designated leads and local authority partnership.
Extracurricular Activities
Equine therapy, outdoor learning curriculum, farm skills, sensory garden activities, gardening, PE at local leisure centre
Walnut Tree School Ltd is a new special school for pupils with autism, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties, combining academic teaching with therapeutic outdoor learning, equine therapy, and farm skills. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
93%
Near capacity
28 pupils
30 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wisbech
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wisbech
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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
28
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Walnut Tree School Ltd 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
28
Total Pupils
16
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Walnut Tree School Ltd
How many pupils go to Walnut Tree School Ltd?
Walnut Tree School Ltd has around 28 pupils on roll.
Does Walnut Tree School Ltd have specialist SEN provision?
Walnut Tree School Ltd is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Walnut Tree School Ltd?
Walnut Tree School Ltd 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 Walnut Tree School Ltd?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Walnut Tree School Ltd?
Walnut Tree School Ltd is at Barra Farm, Gadds Lane, Leverington, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)