Cedar House School
URN: 112456 • Via Lancaster LA2 7DD
Overview
- Name
- Cedar House School
- URN
- 112456
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Salt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524261149
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Via Lancaster LA2 7DD
Summary
Cedar House School, located in Bentham, Lancashire, is an independent special school catering to boys and girls aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, as well as conditions like ADHD and autism. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can feel a sense of belonging and support, fostering their personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Cedar House is designed to be flexible and tailored to individual learning styles, utilizing a 'Spiral Curriculum' that helps address gaps in knowledge while allowing students to progress at their own pace. This approach encourages active participation in learning and focuses on building confidence and essential life skills.
Cedar House School emphasizes a strong community ethos, celebrating each pupil's unique contributions and achievements. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education and support, laying a solid foundation for their future success. For more information, visit their website at www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/cedar-house-school.
The curriculum at Cedar House is designed to be flexible and tailored to individual learning styles, utilizing a 'Spiral Curriculum' that helps address gaps in knowledge while allowing students to progress at their own pace. This approach encourages active participation in learning and focuses on building confidence and essential life skills.
Cedar House School emphasizes a strong community ethos, celebrating each pupil's unique contributions and achievements. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all students have access to high-quality education and support, laying a solid foundation for their future success. For more information, visit their website at www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/cedar-house-school.
Useful links
- Annual Report (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Forest School (69.4)
- Breckenbrough School (62.3)
- Springhead School (60.8)
- The Dales School (58.9)
- Brooklands School (57.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 96
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 52
- Girls
- 40
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1976-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 52 | 40 | 96 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 54 | 35 | 96 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 58 | 21 | 88 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 58 | 21 | 88 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 71 | 51 | 20 | 88 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 74 | 49 | 25 | 88 | 0.00 |
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