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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Station Road
 Irlam
 Manchester M44 5ZR
Telephone: 0161 537 0660

School Type

Phase: Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 11-16)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
History: This school arose from Irlam and Cadishead College
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Leader (since September 2023)
Previous Headteacher: Toni Holdsworth
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 50.8 / 14.58
Non-teaching Staff*: 36.65
Number of pupils: 775
Pupils Per Teacher: 15.3
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 38.70% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 22.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 17.5% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 17.0%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 28.3%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 6.8km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: North West
Authority: Salford
Electoral Ward: Cadishead and Lower Irlam
School Number: 3554002

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 28th February 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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