Sancton Wood School
School summary
An independent school in Cambridgeshire spanning the earliest years right through to GCSE, Sancton Wood educates a mixed cohort of around 391 pupils. Its small size is one of its defining characteristics, allowing pupils to be known as individuals across a long age range from 0 to 16. The school holds no religious affiliation and welcomes families on that basis. At its most recent ISI inspection, it was judged excellent overall, with personal development also rated excellent.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 27 January 2026
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications, and the ISI awarded the school its top grade of excellent at inspection. The compact roll lends itself to close attention and a strong sense of how each pupil is progressing. Entry at 11+ is available for families considering the senior years.
Head · Mr Richard Settle
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, non-denominational independent school in Cambridgeshire with an excellent ISI rating and a continuous path from the early years to GCSE.
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Sancton Wood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.