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Cedar Mount Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cedar Mount Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Gorton, Manchester , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 820 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

820

Pupils

900

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Cedar Mount Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cedar Mount Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Manchester. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cedar Mount Academy — School Information

Full address
Gorton Education Village, 50 Wembley Road, Gorton, M18 7DT
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
59.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138097

Frequently Asked Questions — Cedar Mount Academy

Is Cedar Mount Academy oversubscribed?

Cedar Mount Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cedar Mount Academy?

Admission to Cedar Mount Academy is managed by Manchester. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cedar Mount Academy cover?

Cedar Mount Academy is a secondary school in Gorton, Manchester, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cedar Mount Academy?

Cedar Mount Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.