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

Join Cedars Martin Sixth Form in Birstall! Achieve academic excellence and prepare for top universities with our excellent facilities and supportive community.

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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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Endeavour Pupils Enjoy a London Trip to Remember

April 08, 2025

Once seated, Executive Principal Laura Sanchez handed out sweets to keep energy levels up for the packed day ahead. Arriving in London to blue skies, the group made their way through Hyde Park and on to Buckingham Palace, stopping for photos and starting to relax as they took in the sights.  After lunch at McDonald's and a memorable meeting with a King’s Guard, the afternoon continued with a peaceful river cruise and a visit to the London Eye. They ended the day with a long walk along the T…

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Inclusive Sports Festival

March 31, 2025

This event provided a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in a variety of new and exciting inclusive sports, including Boccia, New Age Kurling and Archery. Each activity was expertly managed by the Cedars' Sports Leaders, who not only facilitated the activities but also offered positive encouragement and coaching throughout the day. This allowed the Sports Leaders to develop and hone their own skills beyond the classroom environment. One primary school teacher praised the Sports Leaders…

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An Educational Journey to Krakow

February 26, 2025

Accompanied by Year 12 and 13 students from Beauchamp College and Beauchamp City Sixth Form, the experience formed part of their History topic, which concentrates on Nazi Germany and the significant historical impact of the Holocaust. As part of the trip, students were able to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp, where they saw first-hand the harrowing remnants of the Holocaust. They also toured Schindler's Factory and the Galicia Jewish Museum. Here, they met a Holocaust survivor, who shared her…

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Preparing for Success: Year 11 Mock Interview Workshop

January 24, 2025

The event was attended by a range of representatives and volunteers from the local Birstall community and beyond, encompassing diverse businesses and professional backgrounds. Each pupil took part in a 20-minute interview with one of the visitors, closely mimicking the experience they may encounter should they apply to university and other job roles in the future. After their interviews, the cohort were each given verbal and written feedback, highlighting the positives and providing constructive…

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The Addams Family Musical

December 20, 2024

Having previously staged productions of Shrek and School of Rock, this year, our 105 pupil participants – ranging from Year 7 through to sixth form – took on The Addams Family, performing to an audience of 750 across a three-night run. The performance was the culmination of an entire term’s worth of work, with auditions and initial rehearsals beginning in September. Pupils worked exceptionally hard to memorise lines, songs and dance routine – working both inside and outside of school. The end re…

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