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
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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/).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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