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Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 11–16775 pupils
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Salford local authority. The school has around 775 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, Irlam and Cadishead Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Irlam and Cadishead Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 28/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.6
England avg 45.1 · was 40.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths63%
England avg 65% · was 45% in 2023/24
EBacc entry39%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.9
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake39.1%
Free school meals39.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled78%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.0%
Attendance91.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.1 miCadishead Primary AcademyInadequate · 0.4 miIrlam Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miIrlam Endowed Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary AcademyRequires Improvement · 1.3 mi
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