Open Events & Tours

Our Next Open Evening is 25th September 2025

Attend Our Open Evening

This is a great opportunity for you and your child to visit the academy and hear the Principal’s vision for the academy.  You can tour the school, visit different departments, talk to the teachers, and meet our amazing students!

Station Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 5ZR 

Meet our welcoming staff and enthusiastic students and experience our exceptional school environment. Our school offers: 

  • An Outstanding Environment: High expectations and a calm, nurturing atmosphere 
  • A Close-Knit Community: Students enjoy strong, supportive relationships with staff 
  • An Innovative Curriculum: Ambitious and effectively delivered for all students 
  • Inclusive Learning: Tailored support for students with special educational needs 
  • Diverse Opportunities: A variety of clubs catering to wide-ranging interests 
  • A Career Focused Education: Comprehensive career guidance preparing students for the future

We look forward to seeing you! 

Book a School Tour

We are proud of our Irlam and Cadishead Academy community and welcome parents to visit us during the school day to experience this firsthand. 

If you would like to find out more about us and have a look around Irlam and Cadishead Academy, we would be delighted to offer you a school tour during the school day.  

Please contact karen.thornton@irlamandcadishead.org.uk to arrange a suitable date and time.

Message from The Principal

Thank you for considering Irlam and Cadishead Academy as a choice of school for your child. We know the right choice of secondary school is vital for the well-being and academic progress of a child and here at Irlam and Cadishead Academy, we take that responsibility very seriously. We have several ways for you to discover whether this is the right school for your family.  

We want you and your child to experience what makes Irlam and Cadishead Academy unique. The best way is to either attend an open event or visit us on a school tour.  However, if you can’t visit us in person, watch this video. 

I look forward to speaking to you in person and allowing you the opportunity to experience this wonderful school. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at chris.leader@irlamandcadishead.org.uk. 

Chris Leader 

Principal at Irlam and Cadishead Academy 

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