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The Cedars Academy

Wanlip Lane, Leicester, LE4 4GH
Part of: LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Cedars Academy
Leicester, LE4 4GH
981 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.00% FSM %
495 Boys
486 Girls
About The Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Leicestershire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 981 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Laura Sanchez.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leicestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Charnwood
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Leicestershire
Ward Birstall East & Wanlip
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045653
URN 140787
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Rajesh Patel Chair of Local Governing Body 21/05/2024 07/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rajesh Patel Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2025 14/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Charlton Local Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Lewin Local Governor 15/04/2024 14/04/2028 Elected by parents
Chinyere Magulike Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Murphy Local Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rajesh Patel Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dipti Patel Local Governor 16/03/2021 15/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Pile Local Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Rolfe Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Kelly Wilson-Dutton Local Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
ALP Leicester
0.01 km • Leicester
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Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
0.93 km • Leicester
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Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
1.06 km • Leicester
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Hallam Fields, Birstall
1.15 km • Leicester
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The Roundhill Academy
1.96 km • Leicester
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Glebelands Primary School
2.05 km • Leicester
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cedars Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicestershire.
The Cedars Academy has 981 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
The Cedars Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Cedars Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Cedars Academy is Mrs Laura Sanchez.
The Cedars Academy is at Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Cedars Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Cedars Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Sanchez
Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4GH
01162677107
www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk
Location
LE4 4GH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140787
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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