The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 53.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Brown
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Wadeson Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9UJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Primary · 987m away
Manchester Hospital School
Special school · 1.1km away
Plymouth Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Richmond Park School
Special school · 1.3km away
Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Primary · 1.4km away
Dean Trust Ardwick
Secondary · 1.4km away
Webster Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Medlock?
Co-op Academy Medlock currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Medlock take?
Co-op Academy Medlock caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Medlock?
Co-op Academy Medlock is in Manchester, M13 9UJ, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Medlock have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Medlock does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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