The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 8–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 35
- Capacity
- 70%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Price (Head)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Palace Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cambian Spring Hill a selective school?
Yes. Cambian Spring Hill has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Cambian Spring Hill's Ofsted rating?
Cambian Spring Hill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cambian Spring Hill?
Cambian Spring Hill currently has 35 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambian Spring Hill take?
Cambian Spring Hill caters for pupils aged 8 to 19.
Where is Cambian Spring Hill?
Cambian Spring Hill is in Ripon, HG4 3HN, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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