186
Pupils · 2024/25
2%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 01/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Cedar Hall School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
186
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
2%
FSM eligible
35%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 3UQ
Local authority
Essex
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 186 | 9.9 | 100% | 2% | 35% | 11% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 180 | 9.6 | 100% | 2% | 36% | 10% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 169 | 8.8 | 100% | 1% | 37% | 11% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 164 | 8.6 | 100% | 1% | 35% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 164 | 9.6 | 100% | 1% | 32% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 152 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 32% | 7% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 150 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 35% | 7% | 21% |
| 2016/17 | 154 | 8.6 | 100% | 1% | 37% | 9% | 30% |
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