The Cedar School, based in Southampton, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Cedar School currently has around 90 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.8% boys and 42.2% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 45.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Redbridge Lane, Southampton, SO16 0XN |
| Website: | http://www.cedar.southampton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02380734205 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Southampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cesia Moran |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116622 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 90 |
| Number of Boys: | 52 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 45.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.00% | 63 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 4 |
| African | 3.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 459 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairisle Junior School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School Nursling Street , Nursling SO16 0XH | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinclair Infant and Nursery School Sinclair Road , Lordshill SO16 8GF | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Community School Fairisle Road , Lordshill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 527 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Community School Green Lane , Maybush SO16 9RG | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 1out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcliffe School Grove Place , Nursling SO16 0AB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampshire Collegiate School Atherley Grove Place , Upton Lane SO16 0AB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass Centre Warren Avenue , Shirley Warren SO16 6AH | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.