Irlam and Cadishead Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Irlam Manchester M44 5ZR |
| Phone | 01615370660 |
| Reference Number | 142073 |
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has made significant strides in its overall performance, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to now being rated as good. The school has cultivated a positive environment where pupils are happy and engaged, demonstrating strong relationships with staff and feeling safe. With an ambitious and effective curriculum now in place, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving well across most subjects. Improvements in behaviour have also been notable, contributing to a calm and focused learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 775 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.61%
Girls: 48.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 84 | 194 |
| 8 | 100 | 88 | 188 |
| 9 | 72 | 81 | 153 |
| 10 | 58 | 73 | 131 |
| 11 | 60 | 49 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.3% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support creating a tight-knit school community
- High expectations of behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning
- Ambitious and effective curriculum leading to good pupil achievement
- Successful support for pupils with SEND to achieve well
- High-quality staff development improving education delivery
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack systematic checks on pupil understanding, leading to knowledge gaps
- Inadequate support for some pupils struggling with reading in key stage 4
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
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St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
5 Macdonald Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5LH |
0.11 miles |
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Cadishead Primary Academy
Allotment Road, Cadishead, Allotment Road, Manchester, M44 5JD |
0.44 miles |
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Irlam Primary School
Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6NA |
0.75 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Buckingham Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Lancashire, M44 5HG |
0.8 miles |
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Irlam Endowed Primary School
Chapel Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6EE |
0.95 miles |
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Lock Lane, Partington, Manchester, M31 4PJ |
1.25 miles |
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St Joseph the Worker RC Primary School
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1.36 miles |
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1.36 miles |
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1.36 miles |
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1.47 miles |
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2.16 miles |
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