Cadishead Primary Academy
About Cadishead Primary Academy
Cadishead Primary Academy received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2023, a significant downgrade from the Good rating it had held in its previous inspection in 2014. The inspection report, published in December 2023, paints a mixed picture: while behaviour and attitudes, and personal development were both rated Good, the quality of education and leadership and management were both judged Inadequate. Early years provision was rated Requires improvement. This is a school that has clearly struggled in key areas, and the current headteacher, Nicky Heggs, faces a substantial challenge in turning things around. For parents considering this school, the most informative exam metric available is the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment, which sits at 61. This figure provides a useful benchmark, though it is important to note that Cadishead's own KS2 results are not provided in the available data.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: cadisheadprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Cadishead Primary Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications