The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 194 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,062
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 51.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Whisker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Higher Bebington Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside, CH63 2PS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Bebington a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Bebington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Bebington's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Bebington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Bebington?
Co-op Academy Bebington currently has 1,062 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Bebington take?
Co-op Academy Bebington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Bebington?
Co-op Academy Bebington is in Wirral, CH63 2PS, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Bebington have a sixth form?
Yes, Co-op Academy Bebington has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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