The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,478
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Hacker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Old Clough Lane, Worsley, Manchester, M28 7JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMesne Lea Primary School
Primary · 556m away
Ash Field School
Special school · 589m away
Inscape House Salford
Independent · 589m away
Inscape House
Special school · 589m away
Delamere Forest School
Special school · 589m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Christ The King RC Primary School
Primary · 920m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Walkden a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Walkden is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Walkden's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Walkden 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 Walkden?
Co-op Academy Walkden currently has 1,478 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Walkden take?
Co-op Academy Walkden caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Walkden?
Co-op Academy Walkden is in Manchester, M28 7JB, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Walkden have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Walkden does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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