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Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 844 pupils · Irlam, Manchester

The council’s dates, for reference

Irlam and Cadishead Academy sets its own term dates. These are Salford’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 1 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Friday, 2 April 2027
89 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 3 April 2027 to Sunday, 18 April 2027
16 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 19 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
95 days
Half term
May half term
Tuesday, 1 June 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
4 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.

Published through to 2028/29.

Read from salford.gov.uk/schoolholidays. This school may differ — check with them before booking.

Last checked 1 September 2026

About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

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

TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
CouncilSalford
Pupils844 of 1,050 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 July 2017
URN142073

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

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Where it is

Station Road
Irlam
Manchester
M44 5ZR

01615370660

Ofsted

Good

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

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