Cedar Mount Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cedar Mount Academy.

Gorton, M187DT Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
38.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.71
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gorton Education Village
50 Wembley Road
Gorton, M187DT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138097
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, M18 7DT
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
830
Free School Meals
60.7% (504 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
English Attainment 8:
7.5
Maths Attainment 8:
6.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
Ebacc English:
92.6%
Ebacc Entry:
23.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.5%
Ebacc Languages:
79.8%
Ebacc Maths:
95.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
92.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.71
Progress 8 Range:
-1.00 to -0.42

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
830 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The best for everyone, the best from everyone"

Kindness Hard work Resilience Respect Honesty

The spiritual development of pupils is shown by their ability to reflect about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values.

Head Teacher's Message

It is a privilege and a joy to welcome you to Cedar Mount Academy. Ours is a school at the heart of the Gorton community, where diversity is embraced, individuality is celebrated and ambition is nurtured. This shapes everything we do, from the way we teach and support our young people to the relationships we build with families and the wider community. Our mission is clear, to foster an inclusive community, built on strong relationships and shared values, where every child feels they belong and is given the opportunity to flourish. Our values are kindness, hard work, resilience, respect and honesty. As a member of Bright Futures Educational Trust, we are part of a family of schools working together to ensure excellence and opportunity for all.

Admissions Criteria

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