The Cedars Academy vs The Roundhill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cedars Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
985 students
The Roundhill Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
686 students
| Measure | The Cedars Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The Roundhill Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 329 | #128 of 329 |
| National rank | #2089 of 4,090 | #1579 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 985 | 686 |
| Pupils on roll | 985 | 686 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.1 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 46.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.7% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | 24.4 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk | www.roundhill.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •The Roundhill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 47.7).
- •The Cedars Academy is the larger school with 985 students compared with 686.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Cedars Academy better than The Roundhill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Roundhill Academy ranks higher (58.1 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Cedars Academy and The Roundhill Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cedars Academy: 985. The Roundhill Academy: 686. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cedars Academy and The Roundhill Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Cedars Academy is 167th of 329 and The Roundhill Academy is 128th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).