Irlam and Cadishead Academy
URN: 142073 • Manchester M44 5ZR
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Leader (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01615370660
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Manchester M44 5ZR
Summary
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Manchester, serving approximately 775 students with a capacity of 1,050. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it operates under the governance of a dedicated leadership team focused on fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school is committed to its ethos and values, which emphasize respect, resilience, and responsibility among its students.
The curriculum at Irlam and Cadishead Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities. With a significant percentage of students (38.7%) eligible for free school meals, the academy places a strong emphasis on support and inclusion, ensuring that all learners have access to the resources they need to succeed.
The academy is an integral part of the local community in Salford, actively engaging with families and local organizations to enhance educational outcomes. By fostering strong relationships and promoting community involvement, Irlam and Cadishead Academy strives to create a positive and enriching environment for all its students.
The curriculum at Irlam and Cadishead Academy is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school aims to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future academic and career opportunities. With a significant percentage of students (38.7%) eligible for free school meals, the academy places a strong emphasis on support and inclusion, ensuring that all learners have access to the resources they need to succeed.
The academy is an integral part of the local community in Salford, actively engaging with families and local organizations to enhance educational outcomes. By fostering strong relationships and promoting community involvement, Irlam and Cadishead Academy strives to create a positive and enriching environment for all its students.
Useful links
- What do Local Governors do? (governance)
- Why become a School Governor (governance)
- Essential Information (sen)
- Bad Weather Procedures (sen)
- OFSTED (sen)
- Policies (sen)
- Results and Performance (sen)
- Safeguarding (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Transition for SEND Students (sen)
Key details
- LA
- Salford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 775
- Boys
- 400
- Girls
- 375
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 2017-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 775 | 400 | 375 | 1050 | 38.70 |
2024-09-11 | 706 | 343 | 363 | 1050 | 40.70 |
2023-09-11 | 636 | 316 | 320 | 1050 | 34.70 |
2022-09-11 | 636 | 316 | 320 | 1050 | 34.70 |
2021-09-11 | 606 | 313 | 293 | 1050 | 29.00 |
2020-09-11 | 597 | 303 | 294 | 1050 | 26.60 |
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Add a review
Please sign in to post a review.
Go to login
Are you the school owner?
Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.