Welcome to the Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy is part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. The Trust is led by Beauchamp College, which is steeped in traditions based on academic excellence and holistic development. These are both crucial ingredients in our recipe for success. The high standards and aspirations of our young people, coupled with inspirational teaching, means pupils at The Cedars Academy demonstrate exceptional achievement.

Cedars Martin Sixth Form - Applications Open!!

Applications are now open to join us in 2025.

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Branching Out - The Cedars' Podcast

Welcome to The Cedars Podcast. We are very keen on improving communications with home, and to try to give you a better idea of how we do things here at Cedars. Regular podcasts will cover what we've been doing and keep you up to date.

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Behaviour at The Cedars

We understand that teaching children how to behave is just as much a part of the curriculum as the subjects we teach . We've created a Behaviour video catalogue to help our parent community understand how we teach Behaviour.

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Hire our facilities

As part of Lionheart Venues, we are part of a group of contemporary multi-use facilities available for hire throughout Leicestershire. The Lionheart Educational Trust schools have successfully hosted many memorable occasions, events and activities over the years.

Facilities & Venue Hire

Our Philosophy

At the heart of our approach to education are the ‘4Rs’ which underpin everything we believe: Resilience, Reciprocity, Reflectiveness and Resourcefulness. Through promoting these core values we believe we can help equip our young people to not only succeed academically, but also socially, spiritually, and culturally.

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“I have really enjoyed my time so far at The Cedars Academy. I have had lots of opportunities, in particular a chance to take part in The Brilliant Club, visit Cambridge University and be a ‘disease detective’.”

“I have really enjoyed my time so far at The Cedars Academy. I have had lots of opportunities, in particular a chance to take part in The Brilliant Club, visit Cambridge University and be a ‘disease detective’.”

“The school is everything you would want a school to be. The teachers are thoughtful, the pupils are polite and lively. You are pushed to your potential and stretched and encouraged to thrive.”

“The school is everything you would want a school to be. The teachers are thoughtful, the pupils are polite and lively. You are pushed to your potential and stretched and encouraged to thrive.”

Our Pledge

At the Cedars Academy we are driven to ensure pupil success is at the core of all our work. We provide a vibrant and engaging curriculum which promotes the love of learning, and prepares young people for the next steps in their lives. We are aspirational, bold and ambitious for pupils’ futures.

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Latest News
Leicester City footballer officially opens new 3G sports pitch

October 18, 2024

In front of pupils, parents/carers, players/coaches from the partner football clubs – Birstall United Juniors, Mountsorrel Juniors and East Goscote United – teachers, governors and local councillors, Kasey cut the ribbon to formally open this fantastic new facility, which has been 15 years in the making. After receiving a funding grant from the Premier League, the Football Association (FA) and the Government via its Football Foundation, work on the pitch began in March 2024 and was finished in l…

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Year 7 Pupils Embrace Adventure and Teamwork on Exciting Outdoor Trip

September 17, 2024

Split into two groups and visiting the centre across two days, the trip gae our pupils the opportunity to make new friends, positively challenge themselves and enjoy new experiences. Whilst there, they engaged in a host of activities which tested their communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. They scaled the rock-climbing walls, soared on the aeriel adventure and braved the water in kayaking and paddle-boarding. Pupils also took part in a variety of team-building exercises. The new Ye…

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GCSE Results Day 2024

August 22, 2024

In the key core subjects – English and Mathematics – nearly half of the cohort achieved grades ranging from 9-5, while 67.6% of pupils acquired grades 9-4. 52.7% of pupils achieved an average grade of 9-5 – this was 9.3% higher than the regional average – with 31 scoring a 5 or above in all the subjects they undertook. Teachers were especially proud of those who studied science, statistics and sport, all of whom achieved exceptional results. There were also a host of individual success stories,…

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Sixth form students celebrate a stunning collection of A-level results

August 16, 2024

Amongst the results, five students achieved a straight set of A*/As, with strong success enjoyed in English, where all students either achieved or exceeded their target grade. Elsewhere, a significant proportion of students earned places at prestigious Russell Group universities. Dhairya, for example, can look forward to an exciting new chapter at the University of Oxford studying Biomedical Engineering, after achieving three A*s in Biology, Maths and Physics. With one A* and two As, Evan is off…

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Football Triumph at Seagrave

July 01, 2024

The squad – many of whom were representing the school for the first time – were exemplary role models, demonstrating fantastic spirit and outstanding teamwork. After completing all their matches, the team finished fifth, with Nicole as top-scorer. Wren was named ‘Top Sportswoman,’ Alexis ‘Most Improved’ and Lucy ‘Player of the Tournament.’ The girls thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Seagrave. Alongside the tournament, they took part in a crossbar challenge, and got to design their own t-shirts. T…

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Upcoming Events

14

November

2024

Year 9 Parents Evening

Year 9 Parents Evening Thursday 14 November 2024, 4:15pm-7:15pm We would like to invite you to attend our Year 9 Parents Evening on Thursday 14 November 2024 from 4:15pm-7:15pm. Parents evenings are face to face, and all appointments go ahead in the PTC at The Cedars Academy, not in classrooms - please ignore the classroom numbers on your booking. This is an important evening and provides you with an opportunity to speak with your child’s teachers about their progress since the start of the year…

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05

December

2024

Flu Vaccinations - Thursday 5th December 2024.

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, our school will hold its annual flu vaccination day, offering students the opportunity to receive their flu shots conveniently on-site. This important initiative aims to protect our school community by reducing the risk of influenza and its potential impact on students’ health and attendance. With health professionals administering the vaccinations, we encourage all eligible students to participate, ensuring a safer and healthier winter season for everyone.

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06

February

2025

Year 11 Parents Evening

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13

March

2025

Year 8 Parents Evening

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03

April

2025

Post 16 Parents evening

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