The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 46.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Tabitha Sloper-Russell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
300 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharlestown Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
St John Bosco RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 564m away
Crosslee Community Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Moston Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Camberwell Park Specialist Support School
Academy · 1.1km away
Moston Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
New Moston Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy North Manchester a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy North Manchester is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy North Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy North Manchester was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy North Manchester?
Co-op Academy North Manchester currently has 1,258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy North Manchester take?
Co-op Academy North Manchester caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy North Manchester?
Co-op Academy North Manchester is in Manchester, M9 7SS, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy North Manchester have a sixth form?
Yes, Co-op Academy North Manchester has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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