Irlam and Cadishead Academy vs St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 184 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
844 students
St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Irlam and Cadishead Academy Manchester, North West | St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #276 of 536 | #662 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2325 of 4,090 | #5580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 844 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.irlamandcadishead.org.uk | www.stteresassalford.stoccat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 42.7).
- •Irlam and Cadishead Academy is the larger school with 844 students compared with 236.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irlam and Cadishead Academy better than St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irlam and Cadishead Academy and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy?
About 184 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy: 844. St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Irlam and Cadishead Academy and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Irlam and Cadishead Academy is 276th of 536 and St Teresa's RC Primary School a Voluntary Academy is 662nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).