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The Cedars Academy
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
981
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where students achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 45.1, placing it above the national average. The school also has a commendable percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at 62%. However, only 11% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 57% | Top 31% 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%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.7%
Asian Indian18.3%
Black African5.7%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.68595, -1.12067 · LE4 4GH
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140787
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cedars Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Cedars Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2018.
Is The Cedars Academy a good school?
The Cedars Academy scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 The Cedars Academy in GCSEs?
The Cedars Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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