Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases is a pupil referral unit in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 48 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 48
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee McCartney (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 March 1998
- Free school meals
- 54.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Staffordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 131652
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Staffordshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2014; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (June 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, June 2024).
Contact and getting there
High Street, Knutton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6BX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Blackfriars Academy Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 miles
- Merryfields School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- The Orme Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
All SEND schools in Staffordshire
By need in Staffordshire: Autism (20) · Speech and language (18) · Severe learning (18) · Moderate learning (16) · SEMH (15) · PMLD (14) · Physical (11) · Dyslexia and SpLD (10) · Vision (10) · Hearing (9) · Multi-sensory (7)
Questions about Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
How do I get a place at Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases?
Places at Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Staffordshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases?
High Street, Knutton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6BX, in Staffordshire.
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