243
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
21%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 19/01/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityGateshead
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Cedars Academy · All-through · Gateshead
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
243
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
55%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
21%
Contact
Address
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD
Local authority
Gateshead
Website
Telephone
Email
—
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 243 | 7.9 | 100% | 7% | 55% | 7% | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 231 | 7.3 | 100% | 6% | 52% | 9% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 238 | 10.2 | 100% | 6% | 51% | 8% | 24% |
| 2021/22 | 223 | 8.0 | 100% | 5% | 50% | 9% | 28% |
| 2020/21 | 205 | 8.4 | 100% | 4% | 43% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 180 | 9.3 | 100% | 4% | 45% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 170 | 10.8 | 100% | 4% | 55% | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 145 | 9.2 | 100% | 6% | 52% | 8% | 28% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.