137
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
55%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCambridgeshire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio13.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Centre School · Secondary with sixth form · Cambridgeshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
137
Pupil : teacher ratio
13.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
65%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
23%
Persistent absence
55%
Contact
Address
High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8UA
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 137 | 18.5 | 100% | 0% | 65% | 23% | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 134 | 26.8 | 100% | 0% | 62% | 22% | 56% |
| 2022/23 | 126 | 21.0 | 100% | 0% | 66% | 25% | 56% |
| 2021/22 | 111 | 15.9 | 100% | 0% | 65% | 24% | 64% |
| 2020/21 | 106 | 22.0 | 100% | 0% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 68 | 12.1 | 100% | 0% | 79% | 15% | 49% |
| 2017/18 | 59 | 16.4 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 18% | 56% |
| 2016/17 | 58 | 16.1 | 100% | 0% | 67% | 15% | 46% |
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