Cedar Mount Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | GORTON EDUCATION VILLAGE 50 WEMBLEY ROAD GORTON GREATER MANCHESTER M18 7DT |
| Phone | 01612487009 |
| Reference Number | 138097 |
Cedar Mount Academy demonstrates a strong commitment to its pupils' safety and well-being, successfully fostering a culture where safeguarding is prioritized. Attendance initiatives have resulted in improvements, particularly among disadvantaged students, contributing to a calm and respectful environment for learning. Although new leadership and strategic improvements in the curriculum are underway, the school still faces challenges, particularly in teaching consistency and overall student achievement in national examinations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 820 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.05%
Girls: 51.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 66.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 65 | 129 |
| 8 | 61 | 64 | 125 |
| 9 | 74 | 105 | 179 |
| 10 | 90 | 89 | 179 |
| 11 | 105 | 103 | 208 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 26.7% |
| African | 17.1% |
| White, British | 10.6% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| White & Asian | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2020 | School inspection |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Full inspection |
| 09 May 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Full inspection |
| 11 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding practices and culture.
- Successful attendance initiatives leading to improved attendance rates.
- Strong leadership with clear action plans for improvement.
- Enhanced curriculum opportunities that promote personal development and well-being.
- Supportive environment fostering inclusion and diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teaching effectiveness across the school.
- Variable progress for pupils through the curriculum.
- Need for improvements in staff training on supporting students with additional needs.
- Achievement in national examinations remains below the national average.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 24 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 15 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 50 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 30 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 13 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 50 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 21 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 50 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 17 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 22 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 31 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 20 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 50 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 41 | 9 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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