The admissions process for your child begins in Year 6 during the Autumn term. You can view the Academy Admissions Policy HERE.
Year 7 Admissions for September 2023/2024
The process begins at the beginning of the Autumn term when your child begins Year 6 at Primary School.For detailed information about admissions - please click
HERE.For the Salford Admissions Booklet - please click
HERE.
The Deadline for Applications
The deadline for applications for secondary school places for September 2023 is 31 October 2022.
Our partner primary schools are as follows:
The Right to Appeal
Parents/Carers are notified of the school where their child has been allocated a place in March. After the place allocation, if parents/carers wish to appeal they should contact The Schools Admission Team:
Address: Children’s Services, Second Floor, Unity House, Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton M27 5AW
Telephone: 0161 909 6508
Introducing Students to the Academy
Before students start in September, they are invited to Irlam and Cadishead Academy for a two-day Induction Programme. This gives students the opportunity to meet the Senior Leader for Year 7, Head of Year 7, their Form Teachers and other key members of staff.During the first half term there is a ‘Settling In’ evening for Year 7 followed up with Parents’ Evenings and regular formal progress reports.
Mid-term Admissions to Year 7-11
Application for places can only be made through the Salford Admissions Team – please telephone 0161 909 6508 to request a mid-term application form or click
HERE. If a place is available, they will contact you. If the year group is full, you will be notified, and if you consent, you will be placed on our waiting list in accordance with the admissions criteria.