The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 722
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 57.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Scott Fletcher
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRodney House School
Special school · 740m away
Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 935m away
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gorton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crowcroft Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Agnes C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Belle Vue a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Belle Vue is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Belle Vue's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Belle Vue?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue currently has 722 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Belle Vue take?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Belle Vue?
Co-op Academy Belle Vue is in Manchester, M12 4BA, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Belle Vue have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Belle Vue does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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