Academy · Salford

Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16
Sixth form

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Salford council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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For the sixth form, apply to the school directly.

About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 844 (capacity 1050)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Phone: 01615370660
Address: Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR
Website: irlamandcadishead.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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