Impington special school faces overwhelming demand for placement

Jan 11, 2026, 7:13 AM20

(Update: Jan 11, 2026, 10:36 AM)

Impington

village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England

Steph Smith

college basketball player (2011–2016) Loyola (MD)

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Impington special school faces overwhelming demand for placement

The Cavendish School in Impington is currently oversubscribed, with 129 pupils enrolled, surpassing its original capacity of 80.
Head teacher Steph Smith argues that the increasing number of pupils is detrimental to the learning environment for existing students.
There is a vital need for more specialized schools to accommodate children facing similar challenges, as highlighted by the financial advice on maintaining educational support.

Impington

village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England

Steph Smith

college basketball player (2011–2016) Loyola (MD)

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