Cedar Mount Academy
URN: 138097 • Gorton M18 7DT
Overview
- Name
- Cedar Mount Academy
- URN
- 138097
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Garvey (since 2025) , Executive Principal
- Telephone
- 01612487009
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gorton Education Village, Gorton M18 7DT
Summary
Cedar Mount Academy, located in Gorton, Manchester, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 820 pupils, out of a capacity of 900. The school is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust and is committed to raising aspirations among its students. Leaders have enhanced the curriculum to cater to the diverse needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The academy fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and safe, with many describing the school as a "second family." Positive relationships between staff and students are a cornerstone of the school's ethos, contributing to a culture of care and academic success.
Cedar Mount Academy also emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity, actively promoting an anti-racist stance. The school hosts various events, such as parents' evenings and coffee mornings, to strengthen connections with families and provide opportunities for involvement in school life. For more information, visit their website at [Cedar Mount Academy](https://cedarmount.bright-futures.co.uk/).
The academy fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel valued and safe, with many describing the school as a "second family." Positive relationships between staff and students are a cornerstone of the school's ethos, contributing to a culture of care and academic success.
Cedar Mount Academy also emphasizes community engagement and inclusivity, actively promoting an anti-racist stance. The school hosts various events, such as parents' evenings and coffee mornings, to strengthen connections with families and provide opportunities for involvement in school life. For more information, visit their website at [Cedar Mount Academy](https://cedarmount.bright-futures.co.uk/).
Useful links
- SEN & Disability (sen)
- Attendance and Absence Procedure (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- News & Newsletters (calendar)
- Click to open up the search area (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wright Robinson College (79.2)
- Wright Robinson College (72.6)
- Parrs Wood High School (68.2)
- Chorlton High School (66.9)
- Didsbury High School (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 820
- Boys
- 394
- Girls
- 426
- FSM %
- 59.90
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Greater Manchester
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 820 | 394 | 426 | 900 | 59.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 830 | 428 | 402 | 900 | 59.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 868 | 479 | 389 | 900 | 55.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 868 | 479 | 389 | 900 | 55.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 811 | 460 | 351 | 900 | 48.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 840 | 479 | 361 | 900 | 36.90 |
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