The Cedars Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Wanlip Lane, LE4 4GH |
| School Website | www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1162677107 |
| URN | 140787 |
School Census
| Total | 999 |
| Girls/Boys | 536/463 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.7%/46.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 209 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2018 | Good |
| 26/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 57.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.16 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 46% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.09 |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 | -0.18 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 354 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 381 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 191 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 146 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 17.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 60.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 15.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
ALP Leicester
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 6-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stonehill Avenue, , LE4 4JG
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Riverside Community Primary School Birstall, Wanlip Lane, , LE4 4JU