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The Cedars Academy
- All-through
- Gateshead NE9 6QD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across subjects, with exceptional progress in mathematics and English.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are open, welcoming, and accepting of others.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Additional support plans and focused work significantly help pupils who are falling behind.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated and committed, bringing the school鈥檚 vision to life.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to strong progress, particularly in mathematics, English, and personal development.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers and classroom teams work effectively together; however, there's room for more consistent challenge in lesson planning.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: School surveys parent views and provides opportunities for involvement through various events.
Communication with Parents: The school shares detailed information about pupils鈥� progress through annual reports and its website.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents agree that staff deal with issues effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff build positive relationships with pupils, ensuring that they can turn to trusted adults for help.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders make effective use of performance management and professional development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff are vigilant at all times, and pupils feel safe and secure at school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils manage themselves with assured good manners, showing consideration for others.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The PSHE education program effectively addresses risks to pupils鈥� well-being.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, educational visits, and trips.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Effective support helps students balance academic responsibilities with extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: The school has local sporting facilities and an on-site swimming pool.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high-quality independent careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The curriculum includes preparation for study and life post-school.
Support for SEND: The school provides targeted additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
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About Us
The Cedars Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 231 students from age 3-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 103 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.42% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.47% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.06% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -11.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 102 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 67.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.47% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 102 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 102 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 64.57% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.84% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -14.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -15.2 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.22% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.27 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.08% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 35.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 19.31% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.31% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.54% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 2.48 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.62% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 37.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.62% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 85% | 13.31% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.8% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.93% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.47% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.33 | 2.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 83.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.82% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 34.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 29.64% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 59% | 13% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.09% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.97 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.33% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.87% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.4% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.24 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 83.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 68.82% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.36% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.18% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.85% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.69% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.08% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 81.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 51.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 30% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.18% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 62% | 12.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.64% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Cedars Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1