Open Other Secondary Mixed

Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Station Road, Manchester, M44 5ZR
Part of: SALFORD ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Manchester, M44 5ZR
775 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
400 Boys
375 Girls
About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Manchester, Salford, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 775 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Chris Leader.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Salford
Region North West
Administrative District Salford
Parliamentary Constituency Worsley and Eccles
Ward Cadishead & Lower Irlam
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-07-2017
UKPRN 10052490
URN 142073
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sue Lightup Chair of Local Governing Body 01/02/2019 02/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Laura Dawson Local Governor 06/06/2024 05/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lindsay Marsden Local Governor 10/05/2024 09/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Neil McArthur Local Governor 01/02/2019 02/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Portia Patterson Local Governor 30/01/2025 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Stephens-Pantoja Local Governor 03/11/2023 03/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Taylor Local Governor 30/01/2025 29/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Verity Wilkinson Local Governor 19/10/2023 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Cawton Wright Local Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
0.18 km • Manchester
Other
Cadishead Primary Academy
0.7 km • Manchester
Other
Irlam Primary School
1.21 km • Manchester
Other
St Mary's CofE Primary School
1.29 km • Manchester
Other
Irlam Endowed Primary School
1.54 km • Manchester
Other
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
2.02 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Salford.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has 775 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Irlam and Cadishead Academy is Mr Chris Leader.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is at Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR, in the Salford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Irlam and Cadishead Academy: Has a sixth form.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Leader
Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR
01615370660
www.irlamandcadishead.org.uk
Location
M44 5ZR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142073
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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