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OpenURN 116622

The Cedar School

Community special school · Southampton · SO16 0XN

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Age range

Ages 3–16

Pupils

86

Local authority

Southampton

Age range

Ages 316

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 3–16, in Southampton, Southampton, 86 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school. Free school meals: 50%.

Open schools in Southampton
159
Academies among open schools in Southampton
30% (48)
Open schools in SO16
28
Open schools in Southampton LA
88

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
116622

Location

Address
Redbridge Lane, Nursling
Postcode
SO16 0XN
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Southampton

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
86
Boys / girls
49 / 37
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
86 / 90 (96%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
43
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school