The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 271 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,428
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 44.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Rebecca Shaw
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 373m away
Teenage Kicks
Independent · 510m away
Greater Manchester Independent School
Independent · 569m away
Higher Failsworth Primary School
Primary · 856m away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 859m away
Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Propps Hall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 928m away
New Bridge School
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Failsworth a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Failsworth is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Failsworth's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Failsworth was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Failsworth?
Co-op Academy Failsworth currently has 1,428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Failsworth take?
Co-op Academy Failsworth caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Failsworth?
Co-op Academy Failsworth is in Manchester, M35 9HA, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Failsworth have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Failsworth does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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