Exhall Cedars Infant School
About Exhall Cedars Infant School
Exhall Cedars Infant School is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is currently significantly under-enrolled. With 123 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is operating at just over two-thirds of its potential size. That spare capacity is notable given the level of local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 80 applications for 48 places, with all 48 first-preference offers accepted, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 39.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23 per cent. This is a non-denominational, mixed school in the Nuneaton and Bedworth borough, part of Warwickshire local authority. The headteacher is Sharon Hillyard, and the school has no nursery or sixth-form provision.
Key Details
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- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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