Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Manchester, M44 5ZR
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
12 of 14 in Salford
Pupils
844
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 40.5 | 43.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 32% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 39% | 45% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 | -0.07 | — |
63% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Broadoak School · 1.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 36% in England
- Wellacre Technology Academy · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 45% in England
- Flixton Girls School · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Urmston Grammar Academy · 3.1 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Culcheth High School · 3.5 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- Salford City Academy · 3.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 49% in England
The neighbourhood
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is in Lower Irlam & Cadishead (typical home £242,000).
What is Irlam and Cadishead Academy's Ofsted rating?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Irlam and Cadishead Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Irlam and Cadishead Academy is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.