The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 1.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs L Wilmer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFriarswood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Coppice School
Special school · 332m away
Coppice Academy
Academy · 332m away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 499m away
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · 499m away
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · 635m away
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 671m away
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 863m away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Friarswood a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Friarswood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Friarswood?
Co-op Academy Friarswood currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Friarswood take?
Co-op Academy Friarswood caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Friarswood?
Co-op Academy Friarswood is in Newcastle, ST5 2ES, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Friarswood have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Friarswood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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