YEAR 7 OPEN EVENING

Join us on Thursday 19th September for our Year 7 Open Evening. Explore the opportunities on offer, take a tour of our school and meet staff and students and get a feel for life at The Cedars Academy.

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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 OPEN EVENING

Join us on Thursday 26th October for our Open Evening from 4.30pm - 6.30pm This is a chance to enjoy a tour of our facilities, discuss course options with our subject specialists, meet current students and get a feel for life at Sixth Form.

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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.

How to Apply

“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
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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Awards Evening 2024

June 21, 2024

In front of over 200 attendees, the event was all about looking back on the academic year and celebrating the achievements of Cedars pupils – from Year 7 to Year 11. The awards were separated into a broad range of categories; from the ‘Yes I Can Award’ to the ‘Leadership Award,’ we celebrated a mixture of fantastic accomplishments. Every year a special guest attends the event to present the trophies; usually, this is a member of our alumni network and somebody high-profile in sport. This year Sh…

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Cedars Triumph at annual athletics competition

May 23, 2024

The event – an annual occurrence and one the school participates in every year – saw 42 Cedars pupils from Year 7 to Year 10 take on students from six other schools in a variety of traditional track and field events. Against stellar competition, the pupils certainly held their own and notched up some impressive results, with multiple athletes securing qualification for the County Championships. They were: Lucia (Year 10) – 100m Lucas (Year 10) – 200m Archie (Year 10) – 400m Zayd (Year 10) – 800…

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Upcoming Events

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September

2024

Whole School Photos - Wednesday 11th September 2024

On September 11, 2024, our school will host its annual photo day, a momentous occasion where students and staff will pose for individual and group photographs. This day not only highlights the school spirit but also provides a chance to capture each student's unique personality and the diverse fabric of our community.

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12

September

2024

Outdoor Pursuits Trip Y7 - 7SGW, 7BSA, 7PS - Thursday 12th September

On September 12, 2024, Year 7 groups 7SGW, 7BSA, and 7PS will embark on an exciting outdoor pursuits trip, embracing the great outdoors with a day of adventure and exploration. This trip is designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and a love for nature as students engage in activities such as hiking, orienteering, and team-building exercises. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, they will have the opportunity to bond with their peers, develop new skills, and create lasting memories while learning th…

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13

September

2024

Outdoor Pursuits Trip Y7 - 7JDB, 7EM3, 7KLW - Friday 13th September

On September 13, 2024, Year 7 groups 7JDB, 7EM3, and 7KLW, will embark on an exciting outdoor pursuits trip, embracing the great outdoors with a day of adventure and exploration. This trip is designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and a love for nature as students engage in activities such as hiking, orienteering, and team-building exercises. Surrounded by scenic landscapes, they will have the opportunity to bond with their peers, develop new skills, and create lasting memories while learning…

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19

September

2024

Year 7 Open Evening 2023

Join us on Thursday 19th September 2024, 4 - 6pm for our Year 7 Open Evening. This is a chance to explore the opportunities on offer, take a tour of our school and meet staff and students and get a feel for life at The Cedars Academy. If you have any queries about the event please contact the School office on [email protected] or 0116 267 7107. Book Now

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30

October

2024

CEDARS MARTIN SIXTH FORM OPEN DAY

This is a chance to enjoy a tour of our facilities, discuss course options with our subject specialists, meet current students and get a feel for life at Sixth Form. Talks will take place at 5pm and 6pm with our Head of Sixth Form. BOOK NOW

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