Cedar Mount Academy

About Cedar Mount Academy

Cedar Mount Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gorton, Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 820 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 63.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 71% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Manchester →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

820 / 900 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 April 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gorton Education Village, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT

Phone

01612487009

Executive Principal

Stephen Garvey

Website

https://cedarmount.bright-futures.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cedar Mount Academy?

Cedar Mount Academy is an academy sponsor led in Gorton, Manchester, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Cedar Mount Academy have?

Cedar Mount Academy has 820 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cedar Mount Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cedar Mount Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Cedar Mount Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cedar Mount Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Is Cedar Mount Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cedar Mount Academy is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Cedar Mount Academy?

Cedar Mount Academy is located at Gorton Education Village, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7DT.