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Cedars Academy

Birmingham, B27 6JLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,015
of 13,686 nationally

About Cedars Academy

Cedars Academy is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Birmingham, currently home to 318 pupils against a capacity of 360, meaning there is some room to grow. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 56.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and a key factor for parents weighing up the school's context. Despite this, the school appears to be in demand. While the data doesn't give a precise oversubscription figure, the fact that it is not yet at full capacity suggests it may be a more accessible option for families in the area compared to some of its oversubscribed neighbours. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and it has no nursery provision, so children typically join in Year 3. Headteacher Mark Pratt leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, was judged to have outstanding leadership and management, as well as outstanding personal development for pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCedars Avenue, Birmingham, Birmingham, B27 6JL
HeadteacherMark Pratt
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)56.6%
School Capacity318 / 360 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolDining HallSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChessBook ClubArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cedars Academy

Cedars Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.