Jigsaw CABAS School is an independent special school in Surrey for children and young people aged 4 to 19.
- Ages 4–19
- 78 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 78 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Dr Emma Hawkins; Ms Mariann Szabo (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 12 October 1999
- Council
- Surrey
- School reference (URN)
- 131976
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 Surrey council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, September 2023
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in September 2023.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Building 20, Dunsfold Park, Surrey, GU6 8TB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- St Joseph's Specialist Trust Special school · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 miles
- Bramley Grange Academy Special school · Ages 10–19 · Ofsted: Inadequate 3.2 miles
- St Dominic's School Special school · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 4.2 miles
By need in Surrey: Autism (37) · Speech and language (29) · Moderate learning (18) · Severe learning (9) · Hearing (6) · Physical (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Vision (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about Jigsaw CABAS School
How do I get a place at Jigsaw CABAS 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 Jigsaw CABAS School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Jigsaw CABAS School take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Jigsaw CABAS School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Jigsaw CABAS School?
Building 20, Dunsfold Park, Surrey, GU6 8TB, in Surrey.
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