# Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Irlam, Manchester, with 844 pupils.

## Term dates

Years held: 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29. This page shows 2026-27; append ?year=YYYY-YY for another.

Basis: **authority_fallback** — Irlam and Cadishead Academy sets its own term dates. These are Salford’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Source: https://www.salford.gov.uk/schoolholidays
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-26 | 2026-10-30 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-04-02 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-15 | 2027-02-19 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-04-03 | 2027-04-18 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-19 | 2027-07-22 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-06-01 | 2027-06-04 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-23 | 2027-08-31 |

## Ofsted

Overall effectiveness **Good** at the inspection of 28 February 2024, under the framework Ofsted used before September 2025. Not reinspected since.

Report: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/142073
## Facts

- **URN:** 142073
- **UKPRN:** 10052490
- **Type:** Academy sponsor led
- **Phase:** Secondary
- **Ages:** 11–16
- **Pupils:** 844
- **Capacity:** 1,050
- **Trust:** United Learning Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/united-learning-trust)
- **Local authority:** Salford (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/salford)
- **Address:** Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR
- **Coordinates:** 53.436486, -2.432906
- **Website:** https://www.irlamandcadishead.org.uk
- **Opened:** 1 July 2017

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 1 September 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/irlam-and-cadishead-academy

## Licensing

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