The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 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
- 1,248
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Shane Richardson (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westport Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4LD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Nest
Independent · 390m away
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Primary · 573m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 678m away
The Oaks
Independent · 906m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Primary · 930m away
Haywood Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Mill Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Moorpark Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent currently has 1,248 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent take?
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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