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SEND
The school is a secondary SEMH special school for 135 students with EHCPs from across the county
“We are a secondary SEMH special school providing education for 135 students with Education, Health and Care Plans from across the county.”
The school is a secondary SEMH special school for 135 students with EHCPs.
“We are a secondary SEMH special school providing education for 135 students with Education, Health and Care Plans from across the county.”
Pastoral
Staff are described as understanding pupils' social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and being patient and caring.
“Staff understand the specific social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs of pupils. They are patient and caring towards pupils.”
Students are given opportunities to explore emotions and understand how behaviour impacts others.
“Opportunities to explore emotions and an understanding of how behaviour impacts on others.”
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Ethos
Ofsted report quote describes high expectations and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for pupils.
“The school has high expectations for what pupils can achieve. Staff understand the specific social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs of pupils. They are patient and caring towards pupils. This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the school.”
School offers a positive educational experience aimed at high self-esteem and progress for a diverse range of students
“The Centre School offers a positive educational experience that cultivates high self-esteem and ensures that all members of the school community can take advantage of both learning and leisure opportunities to make good progress and prepare students for the next stages of life.”
Sixth form
School offers its own post-16 Vocational Programme, with progression to it or other providers described as a priority.
“Progression, either within our own post-16 Vocational Programme, or with other providers, is a priority for the school.”
Ofsted notes staff understand SEMH needs of pupils, including students in the sixth form.
“Staff understand the specific social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs of pupils. They are patient and caring towards pupils. This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the school. This helps pupils, and students in the sixth form, to engage positively with their learning”
Admissions
The school holds open sessions throughout the academic year for prospective families to tour the school and learn about its aims and curriculum.
“The Centre School will be holding open sessions throughout the 2024-2025 academic year for prospective families to visit the school.”
Admission to the school follows the Local Authority's admissions policy and procedures rather than a separate school-run process.
“Admission to the school is through the Local Authority’s admissions policy and procedures.”
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About School
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Application Status | Accepting Now |