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The Cedars Academy

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The Cedars Academy

Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH

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Pupils
981
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.0%
Attainment 8
45.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
42.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.4%
EBacc APS
4.15
EBacc 9-5
23.4%
EBacc 9-4
31.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
24.44
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
16.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 16 students entered

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About The Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. The school has around 981 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wanlip Lane, Leicester, LE4 4GH | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cedars Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Cedars Academy

What is The Cedars Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cedars Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are The Cedars Academy's latest exam results?
The Cedars Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cedars Academy located?
The Cedars Academy is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicestershire (LE4 4GH).
How many pupils attend The Cedars Academy?
The Cedars Academy has around 981 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cedars Academy with other schools?
View The Cedars Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicestershire.