Cambian Spring Hill is an independent special school in Ripon, North Yorkshire, for children and young people aged 8 to 19.
- Ages 8–19
- 34 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 8 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 34 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Price (Head)
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Opened
- 1 August 2016
- Council
- North Yorkshire
- School reference (URN)
- 142911
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 North Yorkshire 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 Good, February 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Cambian Spring Hill
How do I get a place at Cambian Spring Hill?
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 Spring Hill. 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 Cambian Spring Hill take?
Aged 8 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Cambian Spring Hill’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Cambian Spring Hill?
Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN, in North Yorkshire.
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