The Cedars Academy

URN: 140787 • Leicester LE4 4GH

Overview

Name
The Cedars Academy
URN
140787
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Laura Sanchez (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01162677107
Website
Visit
Address
Wanlip Lane, Leicester LE4 4GH

Summary

The Cedars Academy, located in Leicester, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 981 pupils and a capacity of 1,100. As part of the Lionheart Educational Trust, the academy is committed to fostering an environment where students can excel academically and develop holistically. The school emphasises the importance of organisation, discipline, and hard work, aiming to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, make outstanding progress.

The curriculum at The Cedars Academy is designed to provide a rewarding educational experience while preparing students for GCSEs and Post-16 studies. It builds on prior knowledge and is tailored to meet the needs of the local community. The academy promotes core values of Resilience, Reciprocity, Reflectiveness, and Resourcefulness, which are integral to its educational philosophy.

In addition to academic success, The Cedars Academy offers a range of extracurricular activities and trips to enrich students' experiences. The school prioritises a supportive pastoral structure, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, happy, and valued, which is essential for achieving both academic and personal development.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1100
Pupils
981
Boys
495
Girls
486
FSM %
22.00
Open date
2014-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 981 495 486 1100 22.00
2024-09-11 994 476 518 1100 21.70
2023-09-11 1000 464 536 1100 18.40
2022-09-11 1000 464 536 1100 18.40
2021-09-11 987 469 518 1100 16.80
2020-09-11 948 447 501 1100 13.80

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