"Empowering Excellence, Expecting the Extraordinary"
I am delighted to welcome you to Irlam and Cadishead Academy. We are part of United Learning, a national group of academies, primaries and independent schools, all of which strive to bring out ‘the best in everyone’.
Our aim is to provide an excellent education for all our students; an education which brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in life.
We encourage our students to discover and develop talents, join a team, get involved with our ICA community, and develop a ‘can do’ aspirational attitude.
We are delighted that you are considering Irlam and Cadishead for your child. Click here to find out more about our admissions process.
We are a happy school with an aspirational culture that encourages everyone. More pay, more time, more support.
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Station Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 5ZR
We want you and your child to experience what makes Irlam and Cadishead unique. The best way is to either attend an open event or visit us on a school tour.
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Students are “happy in this tight-knit school community” and enjoy “strong relationships” with staff.
If you would like to learn more about us, we would be delighted to offer you a school tour during or after the school day.
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Irlam and Cadishead Academy have been an amazing school for my son who has achieved outstanding GCSE results. The teaching staff are WONDERFUL and it is clear they care about the individual child as well as academic achievements/results. Well done ICA! Year 11 Parent, Class of 2024
Irlam and Cadishead Academy have been an amazing school for my son who has achieved outstanding GCSE results. The teaching staff are WONDERFUL and it is clear they care about the individual child as well as academic achievements/results. Well done ICA!
GCSE support in our opinion was fantastic with every opportunity to see any teacher that our daughter felt she needed to. She has enjoyed being the principal student and her confidence has grown considerably. We as parents greatly appreciate the staff at ICA for the effort put into all students this year. Year 11 Parent, Class of 2024
GCSE support in our opinion was fantastic with every opportunity to see any teacher that our daughter felt she needed to. She has enjoyed being the principal student and her confidence has grown considerably. We as parents greatly appreciate the staff at ICA for the effort put into all students this year.
A very good school with rules that I agree with to allow the best possible results. Parent, Class of 2024
A very good school with rules that I agree with to allow the best possible results.
Our daughter has flourished during year 11 and whilst she felt pressure, the support she received was outstanding! After a great set of results, she is off to study Sports Science @ BTEC at Eccles College with the MUFC Academy! Thankyou ICA for helping her grow into a confident young lady. Year 11 Parent, Class of 2024
Our daughter has flourished during year 11 and whilst she felt pressure, the support she received was outstanding! After a great set of results, she is off to study Sports Science @ BTEC at Eccles College with the MUFC Academy! Thankyou ICA for helping her grow into a confident young lady.
Our daughter has had lots of support, so pleased with how the school has supported her! A top school, been an amazing turn around since new head. Year 11 Parent, Class of 2024
Our daughter has had lots of support, so pleased with how the school has supported her! A top school, been an amazing turn around since new head.
So far, I am so impressed with the school and everything that is on offer! I can’t wait for my child to start. Year 7 Parent, Class of 2029
So far, I am so impressed with the school and everything that is on offer! I can’t wait for my child to start.
The communication has been great and the boxes for the kids were so nice! Year 7 Parent, Class of 2029
The communication has been great and the boxes for the kids were so nice!
I can’t fault the school so far. Everything has been thought out and been a big help. The Thursday sessions have worked a treat for transition, she has already made new friends. Year 7 Parent, Class of 2029
I can’t fault the school so far. Everything has been thought out and been a big help. The Thursday sessions have worked a treat for transition, she has already made new friends.
It was never like this when my older child started high school, I’m pleased with the process so far and I’m really looking forward to my youngest starting as there is so much to look forward to. Year 7 Parent, Class of 2029
It was never like this when my older child started high school, I’m pleased with the process so far and I’m really looking forward to my youngest starting as there is so much to look forward to.
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