Cambian New Elizabethan School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Worcestershire for children and young people aged 7 to 19.
- Ages 7–19
- 50 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 7 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 50 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Carrie McConomy (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 9 October 1957
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 117030
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Worcestershire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Quarry Bank, Hartlebury, DY11 7TE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Aurora Wilden View School Independent · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Burlish Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.2 miles
- Continu Plus Academy Alternative provision · Ages 11–17 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 miles
All SEND schools in Worcestershire
By need in Worcestershire: Autism (18) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3)
Questions about Cambian New Elizabethan School
How do I get a place at Cambian New Elizabethan School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Cambian New Elizabethan School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Cambian New Elizabethan School take?
Aged 7 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Cambian New Elizabethan School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Cambian New Elizabethan School?
Quarry Bank, Hartlebury, DY11 7TE, in Worcestershire.
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