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Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.2 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
775
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, which places it in the top 63% nationally. A notable strength is its 63% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 39% are entered for the EBacc. This school may be a suitable choice for parents seeking a supportive environment with decent academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 28 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
White Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.43649, -2.43291 · M44 5ZR
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN142073
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.irlamandcadishead.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Irlam and Cadishead Academy rated by Ofsted?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 February 2024.
Is Irlam and Cadishead Academy a good school?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy scores 39.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Irlam and Cadishead Academy in GCSEs?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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