90
Pupils · 2024/25
18%
EAL · 2024/25
42%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 25/01/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySouthampton
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.4:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Cedar School · All-through · Southampton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
90
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.4
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
18%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
42%
Contact
Address
Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0XN
Local authority
Southampton
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 | 90 | 5.6 | 100% | 18% | 55% | 14% | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 91 | 6.1 | 100% | 20% | 51% | 12% | 46% |
| 2022/23 | 92 | 6.4 | 100% | 25% | 50% | 12% | 46% |
| 2021/22 | 90 | 6.2 | 100% | 27% | 49% | 13% | 48% |
| 2020/21 | 89 | 6.2 | 100% | 24% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 81 | 6.2 | 100% | 20% | 47% | 12% | 35% |
| 2017/18 | 79 | 5.6 | 100% | 20% | 48% | 13% | 51% |
| 2016/17 | 79 | 6.0 | 100% | 19% | 52% | 9% | 33% |
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