The Cedars Academy

A good academy special converter school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cedars Academy.

Gateshead, NE96QD Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 September 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ivy Lane
Low Fell
Gateshead, NE96QD
Phone
1914874595
Website
cedarstrust.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138652
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD
Website
www.cedarstrust.org.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
238 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
231
Free School Meals
51.9% (120 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (231 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
231 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Fit for Life in body and mind: happy, healthy, and wholly equipped for the future."

Community engagement provides opportunities and that partners and communities working together can radically transform the futures of young people. The needs and aspirations of disabled people should be at the heart of our work. Inclusion and equality agenda; centre of learning, training and employment pathways for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Together we are stronger.

Facilities

Playing fields Indoor PE spaces On-site social enterprise outlet

Curriculum Highlights

Cedars High Heworth: structured, aspirational curriculum focused on independence, vocational learning and preparation for adulthood. Cedars Low Fell: highly personalised curriculum tailored to the individual. Structured pathways such as Sensory, Explore, Discover and Semi-Formal. The curriculum combines academic learning with therapeutic support, work experience and life skills development.

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