Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester (Salford).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 142073
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Salford
- Constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sue Lightup Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Portia Patterson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Peter Taylor | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Laura Dawson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lindsay Marsden | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Louise Stephens-Pantoja | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Cawton Wright | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Verity Wilkinson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Neil McArthur Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · term ended 2026 |
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