Cambridgeshire has 28 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 5 were outstanding or exceptional and 76% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 5 outstanding or exceptional
- 14 good, strong or expected
- 5 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretton School | Outstanding | 9 Feb 2024 | CB3 |
| Gretton School | Outstanding | 12 Feb 2026 | CB3 |
| Samuel Pepys School | Outstanding | 27 Mar 2019 | PE19 |
| Spring Common Academy | Outstanding | 27 Nov 2018 | PE29 |
| The Cavendish School | Outstanding | 14 Mar 2024 | CB24 |
| Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 | Good | 14 Jun 2024 | CB6 |
| Aurora Fairway School | Good | 16 Nov 2023 | PE27 |
| Begdale House School | Expected | 2 Jun 2026 | PE14 |
| Cambian Home Tree School | Good | 25 Jan 2024 | PE14 |
| Cambian Wisbech School | Good | 7 Mar 2024 | PE13 |
| Highfield Ely Academy | Good | 3 Oct 2018 | CB6 |
| Holme Court School | Good | 3 Jul 2025 | CB1 |
| Hope Tree School | Good | 7 Nov 2024 | CB24 |
| On Track Education Wisbech | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | PE13 |
| Papworth Hall School | Good | 26 Sept 2024 | CB23 |
| Selwyn Hall School | Good | 9 Feb 2024 | CB22 |
| Shelldene House School | Good | 6 Feb 2025 | PE14 |
| The Centre School | Good | 22 May 2024 | CB24 |
| The Old School House | Good | 5 Jun 2025 | PE14 |
| Aurora Meldreth Manor School | Requires improvement | 10 Oct 2024 | SG8 |
| Castle School, Cambridge | Requires improvement | 15 May 2024 | CB4 |
| Granta School | Requires improvement | 25 Apr 2024 | CB21 |
| Riverside Meadows Academy | Requires improvement | 30 Mar 2023 | PE19 |
| The Harbour School | Requires improvement | 6 Dec 2023 | CB6 |
| Highfield Littleport Academy | Urgent improvement | 7 Jul 2026 | CB6 |
| Meadowgate Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE13 |
| The Martin Bacon Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CB24 |
| Walnut Tree School Ltd | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE13 |