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Cedar Mount Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personPrincipal Kal Hodgson

corporate_fareBRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onGorton, M18 7DT

language Visit Website phone 1612487009

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

880

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Attainment 8

37.2

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Manchester

#2,865 of 3,216 nationally

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Cedar Mount Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Gorton, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Cedar Mount Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gorton, Manchester, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 820 pupils on roll, of whom 61% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2, placing the school #28 in Manchester and #2,865 of 3,216 nationally. 30.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.2

Grade 5+ E&M

30.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.5%

Entering EBacc78.30%

EBacc APS3.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.90%

EBacc APS3.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS3.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS3.9

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS3.72

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.24

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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15 January 2020

Inspection Report

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04 July 2017

Inspection Report

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09 May 2017

Inspection Report

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12 July 2016

Inspection Report

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22 March 2016

Inspection Report

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15 December 2015

Inspection Report

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29 April 2015

Inspection Report

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11 July 2014

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2023-04-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-01-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-07-04

Special Measures S5 ReInspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-07-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-29

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 820 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	820	37	4.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	813	26	3.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	865	197	22.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	830	98	11.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	823	99	12.0%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	889	163	18.3%	6.6%	7
2022/23 (Spring term)	880	86	9.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	857	87	10.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	886	74	8.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	868	61	7.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	844	80	9.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	831	81	9.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	811	11	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	826	70	8.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	840	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	840	177	21.1%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	833	285	34.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	841	127	15.1%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	824	111	13.5%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	814	93	11.4%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	806	111	13.8%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	780	93	11.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	742	108	14.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	730	105	14.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	689	108	15.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	669	178	26.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 5 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree41%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

not applicable29%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree53%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree57%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree53%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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