Cedars Academy
Birmingham, B27 6JL · Birmingham · primary school
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255th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 703 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cedars Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access ukulele, guitar, and glockenspiel lessons, with trips to the Symphony Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 301 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How are the music lessons structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Cedars Academy
Overview
Cedars Academy is described as a "vibrant, busy school" where pupils feel safe and are "highly valued." The report highlights an "impressive culture of inclusion" and "highly positive" relationships, noting that staff are "particularly skilled at supporting their emotional health."
Strengths
- The school’s curriculum is "ambitious and meaningful," with effective teaching of reading and phonics, especially for pupils at an early stage of learning English.
- Staff are "expert at providing" targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to "achieve well."
- Pupils benefit from an "exceptional range of extra-curricular activities," including a "bespoke offer of one hundred cultural and personal development activities."
- The school is "exceptionally successful at engaging with parents and carers," who speak highly of the support offered.
- There is an "impressive culture of continual professional learning and development" for staff, with "exceptional" strategic oversight.
Areas to improve
- Ensure "strong retrieval practice" is equally effective in all subjects so pupils retain key knowledge securely across the curriculum.
- Ensure pupils are clear about the "purpose and value of what they are learning" to maintain engagement and prevent loss of focus in lessons.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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