Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Address | Station Road, M44 5ZR |
| URN | 142073 |
School Census
| Total | 682 |
| Girls/Boys | 346/336 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.7%/49.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 262 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 25.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/02/2024 | Good |
| 14/09/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 04/02/2015 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 51.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 43% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.33 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.78 |
| Progress 8 | -0.2 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 163 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 145 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 151 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 103 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 37% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Teresa's RC Primary School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 5 Macdonald Road, , M44 5LH
Cadishead Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Allotment Road, , M44 5JD