Cambian Whinfell School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, for boys aged 7 to 19.
- Ages 7–19
- 16 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 7 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 16 (places for 18)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Patricia Sandham (Acting Principal)
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Opened
- 9 August 2004
- Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- School reference (URN)
- 134781
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 Westmorland and Furness 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
Rated Outstanding, March 2025
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2025.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, LA9 5EZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Stramongate Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 0.7 miles
- South Lakes Academy Independent · Ages 11–25 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- The Queen Katherine School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.0 mile
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Questions about Cambian Whinfell School
How do I get a place at Cambian Whinfell 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 Whinfell School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Cambian Whinfell School take?
Aged 7 to 19, boys only.
What is Cambian Whinfell 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 Whinfell School?
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, LA9 5EZ, in Westmorland and Furness.
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