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Cedar Mount Academy
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, Greater Manchester, M18 7DT, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
820
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.2, the school demonstrates strong performance in comparison to the top 89% of schools nationally, although the overall Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement." The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 47%, indicating room for growth in these core subjects. Parents may also note the school's EBacc entry rate of 78%, which reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.2 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 78% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.7%
Black African17.1%
White British10.6%
Other10.0%
White Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Gypsy/Roma4.3%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.7%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
traveller_irish0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.45051, -2.17516 · M18 7DT
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN138097
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cedar Mount Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cedar Mount Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Cedar Mount Academy a good school?
Cedar Mount Academy scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cedar Mount Academy in GCSEs?
Cedar Mount Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.2. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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