# Irlam and Cadishead Academy — Manchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 5.0/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Chris Leader

## Contact

- **Address:** Station Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 5ZR
- **Phone:** 0161 537 0660
- **Website:** https://www.irlamandcadishead.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/manchester/irlam-and-cadishead-academy-16734

## About

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a happy school with an aspirational culture that encourages everyone. We are part of United Learning, a national group of academies, primaries and independent schools, all of which strive to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. Our aim is to provide an excellent education for all our students; an education which brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in life.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Feb 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding Results and Support: Irlam and Cadishead Academy has exceeded my expectations in every way. My daughter has achieved outstanding results and has received incredible support from the staff throughout her time at the school. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the school's values of excellence, creativity, and personal responsibility are truly embedded in the culture. *(Aug 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Great School for My Child: Irlam and Cadishead Academy has been an amazing school for my son. The teaching staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. My son has really benefited from the ASPIRE programme and has developed a strong sense of self-confidence. I would highly recommend this school to any parent. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Well-Rounded Education: I have mixed feelings about Irlam and Cadishead Academy. My daughter enjoyed her time at the school and appreciated the support she received from the pastoral team. However, I felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide more opportunities for students to develop their interests outside of the curriculum. *(Sep 2022)*

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