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The Cedars Academy

Academy special converter · Gateshead · NE9 6QD

Ages 3–19 · 293 pupils · Gateshead

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

8.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-03-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.6%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
7.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
211

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

293 pupils · 238 places

Pupils on roll
293
Boys / girls
212 / 81
School capacity
238
Capacity fill
293 / 238 (123%)
Free school meals
54.1%
FSM pupils
138
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle O'Reilly/ Julie Vincent

Location

Address
Ivy Lane, Low Fell
Postcode
NE9 6QD
Town
Gateshead
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Gateshead
District
Gateshead
Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; PD - Physical Disability
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 3–19, in Gateshead, Gateshead, 293 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 54.1%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; PD - Physical Disability.

Open schools in Gateshead
57
Academies among open schools in Gateshead
35% (20)
Open schools in NE9
18
Open schools in Gateshead LA
93

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in GatesheadNear NE9

  • Oakfield Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 6JH · Gateshead

    Ages 4–7

    • FSM6.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Oakfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 6JH · Gateshead

    Ages 7–11

    • FSM8.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Grace College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Gateshead · NE9 6LE · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence17.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Glynwood Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 5SY · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence7.6%
    • FSM31.0%
    • Demand0.96

    0.6 miles away

  • Kells Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Gateshead · NE9 5HX · Gateshead

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence3.1%
    • FSM2.5%
    • Demand1.32

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle O'Reilly/ Julie Vincent
Telephone
01914874595
Website
www.cedarstrust.org.uk

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