The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025). Boys only.
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- This is a boys-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 12
- Capacity
- 67%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Patricia Sandham (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
February 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
May 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
November 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas's CofE Primary School
Primary · 458m away
Kendal Nursery School
Nursery · 595m away
Fellside School
Independent · 692m away
Stramongate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
South Lakes Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Ghyllside Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Queen Katherine School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cambian Whinfell School a selective school?
Yes. Cambian Whinfell School 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 Whinfell School's Ofsted rating?
Cambian Whinfell School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cambian Whinfell School?
Cambian Whinfell School currently has 12 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cambian Whinfell School take?
Cambian Whinfell School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Cambian Whinfell School?
Cambian Whinfell School is in Kendal, LA9 5EZ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cambian Whinfell School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cambian Whinfell School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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