The Cedars Academy

A good academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Cedars Academy.

Leicester, LE44GH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.7%
Continue in education or training
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Wanlip Lane
Birstall
Leicester, LE44GH
Phone
1162677107
Website
TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140787
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH
Website
www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1,100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
994
Free School Meals
22.0% (219 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
49.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
59 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.7 (+15.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.7 (+6.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
994 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Reciprocity Reflectiveness Resourcefulness Kindness Hard work Taking responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from James Rolfe (Associate Principal) inviting parents to visit The Cedars during the day to view Cedars at Work and to arrange a school tour; contact details are provided for booking tours.

Facilities

Palmer Tomkinson Centre (theatre) with retractable seating and foyer ICT Suites (Two suites with 30 PCs each, plus tutor PC) Sports facilities (large sports hall, lower sports hall, grass pitches) and 3G pitch coming soon Learning Resources Centre (Library) Catering Medical Room Facilities for hire as part of Lionheart Venues (including weddings, meetings, performances, sports, training)

Curriculum Highlights

Strong academic curriculum designed to prepare pupils for GCSE and Post-16 Curriculum developed centrally with The Lionheart Trust and adapted for the local community Curriculum built to build on prior knowledge and to stretch learners

SEND Provision

The Cedars Academy Speech and Language Centre is a provision for children and young people with a Statement of Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) whose primary needs lie in speech, language and communication. Places are allocated by the Local Authority SEN Assessment service. The Centre provides a language-adapted curriculum with differentiation, a team of specialist staff, one-to-one and small group work, weekly language groups led by Speech and Language Therapists, assessment and monitoring of pupil progress, planning interventions and target setting. There are dedicated classrooms and work areas within the Centre, and visits for parents/carers can be arranged by contacting the Centre via telephone (0116 267 7107) or email.

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