Co-op Academy Manchester

A good academy sponsor led school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Co-op Academy Manchester.

Manchester, M90WQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 56.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 November 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Plant Hill Road
Higher Blackley
Manchester, M90WQ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136174
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, M9 0WQ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1650 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,608
Free School Meals
48.3% (777 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
7.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.5
Ebacc English:
94.6%
Ebacc Entry:
17.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.6%
Ebacc Languages:
48.4%
Ebacc Maths:
96.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.18 to 0.14

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
45 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
268
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,608 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A GREAT place to learn"

Genuine Growth Routines Respect Experts Empathy Achievement Adaptive Tenacious Together

The academy embraces all faiths and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Phill Quirk describes Co-op Academy Manchester as a GREAT place to learn and work, emphasising safe, happy learning, cooperative values, and elevated aspirations for all.

Facilities

Diner 1

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum ensures students acquire, retain and apply knowledge to unlock their potential as knowledge experts. Our curriculum allows all students to develop long-lasting knowledge, promoting a love of learning and providing strong foundations for future learning. Our curriculum develops confident, competent readers who can access a range of written materials across different disciplines across the curriculum. Our curriculum equips students with the vocabulary knowledge they require to access a range of subjects and contexts in order to communicate their knowledge effectively through writing and speaking. Our curriculum develops knowledge and understanding of a range of career paths and how students can use their acquired knowledge to access these careers. Our curriculum celebrates creativity, individuality and differences, providing students with transferable knowledge for life after school and experiences beyond their everyday lives.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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