The Cedars Academy

About The Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a solid foundation for any family evaluating secondary options in Charnwood. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score, which measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs compared with peers across England. While the exact score for The Cedars Academy is not provided in the available data, the local authority average for Leicestershire sits at -0.1, meaning the typical school in the area helps students achieve slightly below the national average. Against this backdrop, the school’s Good Ofsted grade suggests it is performing reliably within its local context. Ofsted’s inspection framework considers not just exam results but also behaviour, leadership, and the quality of teaching, so the Good rating indicates consistent strengths across these areas. For parents, this means the school is a dependable choice within a local authority where only one of 46 secondary schools has achieved an Outstanding rating.

Beyond the headline Ofsted grade, the school’s academic story is shaped by its size and structure. With 981 pupils on roll, The Cedars Academy is a moderately large secondary, and its capacity figure of 4 suggests it is operating very close to its physical limit, which often indicates strong local demand. The school serves pupils aged 11 to 18, so it offers a full secondary journey through to sixth form. In terms of peer comparison, the top-performing school in the area, The Market Bosworth School, has a ranking score of 0.83, while Manor High School and Saint Martin’s Catholic Voluntary Academy follow with scores of 0.69 and 0.66 respectively. Without The Cedars Academy’s own ranking score, it is difficult to place it precisely among these peers, but its Good Ofsted rating and full age range make it a credible option for families prioritising consistency and a complete secondary education within Leicestershire.

The school’s facilities and extracurricular offering add practical appeal. It has science labs, a theatre, art studios, an ICT suite, tennis courts, and a library, alongside a dining hall and gymnasium. Sports provision includes rugby, football, netball, cricket, tennis, dance, and rounders, while clubs range from Model UN and orchestra to gardening and drama. These resources suggest a broad enrichment programme that could suit a child with varied interests. The school is non-denominational and mixed, with no boarding option. Given its apparent oversubscription (capacity at 4), parents should check admissions criteria carefully. The Cedars Academy will likely suit families who want a well-equipped, Good-rated state secondary with a full range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, within a local authority where Outstanding schools are rare.

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