Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 43.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 60%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.07
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.35, 0.21]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 107 | 43.6 | — | 59.8% | 39.3% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 106 | 40.5 | -0.07 | 43.4% | 51.9% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 150 | 38.2 | -0.48 | 50.0% | 43.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 107 | 44.4 | -0.20 | 59.0% | 30.0% | 3.8 |
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School information
| URN | 142073 |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Chris Leader |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | M44 5ZR |
| Latest pupils | 107 |
| FSM eligible | 38.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR
www.irlamandcadishead.org.ukView local authority page1615370660| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10052490 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Apr 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |