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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Latest News
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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Cedars student stars on Match of the Day

December 04, 2024

A dedicated Leicester City fan, Daniel, and presenter Mantej Mann, toured the Foxes’ state-of-the-art Seagrave Training Ground, watched a first team training session and even had the opportunity to meet and interview his favourite player, goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. The trio spoke glowingly about the Premier League Kicks Programme, which aims to support young people in developing their skills and their confidence, and how the sessions have had a positive impact on Daniel’s personal development. Y…

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Cedars Teacher visits Downing Street

November 08, 2024

Selected at random, Kishan received an email with his invitation on 11th October and, at first, he couldn’t quite believe it. “I initially thought it seemed too good to be true,” he explained, “but I believed there could be a chance, so remained positive. “I am not sure how I was selected but I was very grateful for the opportunity.” Travelling down to London by train, Kishan arrived in the capital in the early afternoon and took a scenic walk from Leicester Square to Downing Street, where he qu…

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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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Upcoming Events

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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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April

2025

Year 10 Work experience week

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15

May

2025

Year 10 Parents Evening

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