The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 322 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 161 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
- 1,610
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 49.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Phillip Quirk (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 0WQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPike Fold Primary School
Primary · 708m away
Mount Carmel RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Irk Valley Community School
Primary · 1.8km away
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount
Primary · 1.9km away
St Anne's RC Primary School Crumpsall Manchester
Primary · 2.0km away
Cravenwood Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Manchester a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Manchester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Manchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Manchester?
Co-op Academy Manchester currently has 1,610 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Manchester take?
Co-op Academy Manchester caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Manchester?
Co-op Academy Manchester is in Manchester, M9 0WQ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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