Irlam and Cadishead College, based in Manchester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Irlam and Cadishead College currently has around 665 pupils on roll, which is about 63% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Station Road, Manchester, M44 5ZR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs M Nightingale |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 105976 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 665 |
| Number of Boys: | 330 |
| Number of Girls: | 335 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadishead Nursery School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's RC Primary School 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | - not rated | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy 5 Macdonald Road , Irlam M44 5LH | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadishead Primary Academy Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | 1out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam and Cadishead College Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 2out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellacre Technology Academy Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 2out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Delamere School Irlam Road , Flixton M41 6AP | 4out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafford High School Lydney Road , Flixton M41 8RN | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.