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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
775
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.7%
Attainment 8
43.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.2%
Basics 9-5
46.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.3%
EBacc APS
3.90
EBacc 9-5
25.2%
EBacc 9-4
32.7%
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About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 775 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Station Road, Manchester, M44 5ZR | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Irlam and Cadishead Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Irlam and Cadishead College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Irlam and Cadishead Academy

What is Irlam and Cadishead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Irlam and Cadishead Academy's latest exam results?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Irlam and Cadishead Academy located?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M44 5ZR).
How many pupils attend Irlam and Cadishead Academy?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has around 775 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Irlam and Cadishead Academy with other schools?
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