The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 981
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 22%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Sanchez (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongslade Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Stonehill High School
Secondary · Very close
ALP Leicester
Independent · Very close
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Primary · 933m away
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Hallam Fields, Birstall
Primary · 1.2km away
Glebelands Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Church Hill Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cedars Academy a selective school?
No. The Cedars Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cedars Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cedars Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cedars Academy?
The Cedars Academy currently has 981 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cedars Academy take?
The Cedars Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cedars Academy?
The Cedars Academy is in Leicester, LE4 4GH, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cedars Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cedars Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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