Cedar House School, Via Lancaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cedar House School excels at creating a safe, nurturing environment for pupils with complex needs. The school has invested in high-quality facilities including specialist therapy rooms and sensory areas, maintains small class sizes with experienced staff, and provides strong support through its team of clinical psychologists and therapists. Leaders demonstrate clear commitment to pupil welfare and maintain rigorous safeguarding practices.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with experience in successfully extending school numbers and clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy with specialist support from clinical psychologists and therapists
- Well-maintained premises with high-quality facilities including therapy rooms, sensory development areas and small class sizes with appropriate staffing
- Rigorous health and safety procedures including fire safety compliance and risk assessments
- High recruitment standards with experienced staff who have expertise in supporting pupils with SEND
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a comprehensive policy, designated safeguarding lead oversight, regular staff training, and proactive collaboration with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports hall, sensory development area, enterprise activities
Cedar House School is a residential special school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, autism, trauma difficulties and moderate learning difficulties. The school has applied to increase its pupil numbers and is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if the changes are implemented.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
92 pupils
104 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Via Lancaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Via Lancaster
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,139
Applications
5,644
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Secondary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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