Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Address: Station Road, Irlam
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M44 5ZR
Telephone Number: 0161 537 0660
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Leader
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 844 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.1%

Location and administration

URN: 142073
DfE Number: 355/4002
UKPRN: 10052490
UPRN: 10024415796
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Salford (E08000006)
Constituency: Worsley and Eccles (E14001598)
Electoral Ward: Cadishead & Lower Irlam (E05013022)

Easting & Northing: 371338E, 393389N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 13.67" N 2° 25' 57.99" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCHP8+VV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Laura Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 June 2027.
  • Ms Sue Lightup - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Mrs Lindsay Marsden - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 May 2027.
  • Dr Neil McArthur - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Ms Portia Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Stephens-Pantoja - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
  • Mr Peter Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 January 2028.
  • Mrs Verity Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mr Cawton Wright - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2027.