Cavendish Education is a family of specialist independent day and boarding schools and colleges for learners aged five to 21 years old.
As a group, we are transforming the common perception of specialist education. Throughout our schools, we challenge what it means to be neurodivergent by supporting our students to excel in ways they never thought possible. Read our ethos >
“His confidence has grown and our family home life has changed
so much - we have a different boy who does not stop talking
about school…”
“(our daughter) has blossomed and grown beyond belief and the transformation from this time last year is truly remarkable.....”
"I'm so happy and pleased that he's doing so well... He's shared a lot with me this week regarding his reading, writing skills, work in lessons, and how excited he is to be in the school play! Honestly, to see him like this after being out of school for two years really fills my heart with joy!"
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Our staff are pioneering exciting approaches to student-centred learning across our family of schools and colleges. We currently educate more than 1,700 neurodiverse and cognitively able learners. Read more…
Success across our family of schools
Abingdon House School – Winners of the TES Awards for Best Use of Technology, 2025
Heathermount School – rated ‘Outstanding’ in all categories in the latest Ofsted inspection
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Welcome to the Insight Hub where we share articles and insight to support parents and carers and those working with neurodiverse children and young people.
After years of disruption and repeated school moves, Zahir* found stability, belonging and a strengths-led pathway – building friendships, confidence and ambitions for a future in the creative arts.
After severe school-based anxiety, sensory difficulties and social isolation, Sam* rebuilt trust, returned to learning and is now attending regularly, building friendships and feeling hopeful about the future.