Special school · Essex

Cedar Hall School

Special
Ages 4–16

Term dates

Special schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Essex council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Essex's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special school
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–16
Pupils: 189 (capacity 156)
Gender: Mixed
Phone: 01268774723
Address: Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, SS7 3UQ
Website: cedarhall.essex.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.