The Cedars Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GHOpen in maps

The Cedars Academy is a secondary school in Leicester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 21st of 33 secondary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2018, report published 20 February 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

188 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.1

45.1, 1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42%

42%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.7%

61.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.4%

57.4%, 16.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.15

4.15, 0.06 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

12 students

Average point score per A level entry24.44

24.44, 10.56 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

985 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100

Eligible for free school meals20.9%

20.9%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.1%

10.1%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Cedars Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Roundhill Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 45.9
Rushey Mead Academy2 milesReport card: ExceptionalAttainment 8: 51.6
Soar Valley College2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 51.5
Darul Uloom Leicester2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 63.6
Babington Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Sanchez
Phone
01162677107
Website
TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk
Address
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH
Local authority
Leicestershire
URN
140787

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.