The Cedars Academy
Academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 985 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1100 |
| Free school meals | 21.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Local authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4GH |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01162677107 |
| URN | 140787 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 22 March 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- The Roundhill Academy (secondary school, about 2.0 km)
- Rushey Mead Academy (secondary school, about 2.7 km)
- Soar Valley College (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Babington Academy (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
- Wreake Valley Academy (secondary school, about 4.1 km)
- Beaumont Leys School (secondary school, about 4.4 km)
- English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy (secondary school, about 4.7 km)
- The Martin High School Anstey (secondary school, about 4.7 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.