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The Cedars Academy

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The Cedars Academy

Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 6QD

Academy special converter · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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0.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
8.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
8.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
3.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

0.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/250.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.03
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Requires improvement
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1.41 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
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Outstanding
Furrowfield School
1.71 km away · Community special school
Good
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
1.93 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good

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About The Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. The school has around 243 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Ivy Lane, Gateshead, NE9 6QD | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cedars Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cedars Academy

What is The Cedars Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cedars Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Cedars Academy's latest exam results?
The Cedars Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Cedars Academy located?
The Cedars Academy is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE9 6QD).
How many pupils attend The Cedars Academy?
The Cedars Academy has around 243 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cedars Academy with other schools?
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