Admissions 

Welcome to The Cavendish School Admissions page! Here, you'll find information about our admissions criteria, the process, a virtual tour, and FAQs to answer questions you may have.

Our Admissions Criteria:

Our admissions criteria requires pupils to have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) in place, along with a formal diagnosis of Autism identified as their primary need. Additionally, pupils must be working within two academic years of their peers to be considered for placement at The Cavendish School.

The Admissions Process:

All admission are completed through a consultation process via the Local Authority in conjunction with your child's EHCP.

For information regarding Post-16 Provision, please see bottom of page.

Virtual Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please view all our Frequesntly Asked Questions below. 


Post-16 Provision 

We are excited to be launching our Key Stage 5 provision from September 2025.

We will have eight allocated Sixth Form spaces, with admissions based on our criteria, which require pupils to have a formal diagnosis of Autism, with this being their primary identified need. Additionally, students must meet the following academic criteria:

-A minimum of five GCSE passes at grade 4+ (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications). Evidenced by predicted gradesand exam results.

-Evidence of the ability to study a particular subject at the required level for Open University (OU) study. Evidenced through an academic reference from your current provision and an academic test.

Our post-16 curriculum is designed to support both academic and personal development, offering a blend of life skills and academic study. Pupils will have the opportunity to work towards Open University Certificates of Higher Education or Year 1 Open Degrees, depending on their individual needs and aspirations.

As with all admissions to The Cavendish School, a consultation will need to take place through your child’s Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). This will be managed by the Local Authority as part of the application process.