Cedar Mount Academy
Cedar Mount Academy is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Gorton, M18, in the Manchester council area. It has 724 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas — inspected 27 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.71 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 37.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 30.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 198 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 724 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 63.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 71% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.66% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.17% | 2024/25 |
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