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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.0 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
186
Capacity
156
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school demonstrates strong support from families, which is a positive indicator for prospective parents. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and academic performance is notably low, with no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. This suggests that while the school has a supportive environment, there are significant challenges in academic outcomes that parents should consider.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School keeps me informed
81%
School supports development
81%
School has high expectations
69%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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51.56819, 0.58973 · SS7 3UQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115457
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.cedarhall.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cedar Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Cedar Hall School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Cedar Hall School a good school?
Cedar Hall School scores 28.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cedar Hall School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cedar Hall School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cedar Hall School in GCSEs?
Cedar Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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