The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joshua Berry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
10 Hugh Oldham Way, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's RC Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Co-op Academy Medlock
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashbury Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
CofE School of the Resurrection
Primary · 1.8km away
Pinc College
Special school · 2.0km away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Brigid's RC Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Trinity CofE High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy New Islington's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy New Islington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy New Islington?
Co-op Academy New Islington currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy New Islington take?
Co-op Academy New Islington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Co-op Academy New Islington?
Co-op Academy New Islington is in Manchester, M4 6EY, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy New Islington have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy New Islington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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