Irlam and Cadishead Academy Catchment Area
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 775 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
775
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Irlam and Cadishead Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Irlam and Cadishead Academy?
The catchment area for Irlam and Cadishead Academy is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Irlam and Cadishead Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Salford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →Irlam and Cadishead Academy: 1050 places, 74% filled: places available
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has a published admission number of 1050 places. 775 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1050 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Irlam and Cadishead Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Salford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Salford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Salford school admissions →
Irlam and Cadishead Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Station Road, Irlam, Manchester, M44 5ZR
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142073
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Irlam and Cadishead Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
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Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
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St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
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St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Irlam and Cadishead Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Irlam and Cadishead Academy
What is the catchment area for Irlam and Cadishead Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Irlam and Cadishead Academy is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Irlam and Cadishead Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has a capacity of 1050 places and currently has 775 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.
What is the admissions policy for Irlam and Cadishead Academy? ▾
Admission to Irlam and Cadishead Academy is managed by Salford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Irlam and Cadishead Academy cover? ▾
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Irlam and Cadishead Academy? ▾
Irlam and Cadishead Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.