The Cedar School
Community special school · Ages 3–16 · Southampton
The Cedar School is a special school in Southampton for ages 3–16. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 25 January 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Redbridge Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0XN
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Council
- Southampton
- Pupils on roll
- 86 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 25 January 2024
Strengths
- “This is a very happy and positive school community.”
- “Both adults and pupils enjoy being here, and their smiles and upbeat attitudes convey this clearly.”
- “Because staff get to know the pupils so well, relationships are strong, and everyone feels safe and secure.”
To improve
- “The school has recently implemented a new assessment system.”
- “There are currently not as many opportunities for pupils to access work experience placements in the wider community as leaders intend.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Southampton.
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- Great Oaks School 2.2 mi Outstanding
- King Edward VI School 2.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Mark's Church of England School 2.4 mi Good Last distance published
- The Gregg Preparatory School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade