The Cedars Academy
URN: 138652 • Gateshead NE9 6QD
Overview
- Name
- The Cedars Academy
- URN
- 138652
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle O'Reilly/ Julie Vincent (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914874595
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ivy Lane, Gateshead NE9 6QD
Summary
Cedars Academy, located in Gateshead, is a specialist academy that caters to children and young people with a variety of additional needs, including physical, sensory, and learning challenges. With a current enrolment of 243 pupils, the academy operates across two sites: Cedars Low Fell for Early Years and Key Stage 1-2 learners, and Cedars High Heworth for Key Stage 3-5 students. The school emphasizes a nurturing and therapeutic environment, aiming to support each learner's communication, independence, and emotional development.
The curriculum at Cedars Academy is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, combining academic learning with vocational training and life skills development. The school employs a structured approach that includes pathways designed to enhance personal growth and well-being. Dedicated staff, including therapists and specialist teachers, work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for adulthood.
Cedars Academy also prioritizes community engagement and family partnerships, recognizing the importance of holistic support in fostering student success. The academy aims to be a centre of excellence for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in Gateshead, promoting inclusion and equality for all learners.
The curriculum at Cedars Academy is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, combining academic learning with vocational training and life skills development. The school employs a structured approach that includes pathways designed to enhance personal growth and well-being. Dedicated staff, including therapists and specialist teachers, work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for adulthood.
Cedars Academy also prioritizes community engagement and family partnerships, recognizing the importance of holistic support in fostering student success. The academy aims to be a centre of excellence for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in Gateshead, promoting inclusion and equality for all learners.
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- Governance (governance)
- Cedars Low Fell is part of Cedars Academy Trust and provides specialist education for Early Years and Key Stage 1-2 learners, as well as some Key Stage 3/4 students with complex needs. Our setting offers a calm, therapeutic environment with a highl (sen)
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Nearby alternatives
- Emmanuel College (71.1)
- Gibside School (62.8)
- Dryden School (62.4)
- Eslington Primary School (58.1)
- Haskel School (55.3)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 238
- Pupils
- 243
- Boys
- 171
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 54.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 243 | 171 | 72 | 238 | 54.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 231 | 160 | 71 | 238 | 51.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 155 | 68 | 238 | 48.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 155 | 68 | 223 | 48.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 142 | 63 | 156 | 46.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 196 | 136 | 60 | 156 | 40.00 |
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