Connell Co-Op College

A good free schools 16 to 19 school in Manchester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Connell Co-Op College.

Manchester, M113BS Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
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
15 January 2018
Quality of education
-
Behaviour & attitudes
-
Personal development
-
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
301 Alan Turing Way
Manchester, M113BS
Phone
1612319200
Website
connell.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139730
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS
Website
www.connell.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
767
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (8 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
249 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
192
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
767 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(31 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(33 students)
Sports / Movement Science (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Bold, Be Different, Be Connell"

Do What Matters Most Be Yourself, Always Show You Care Succeed Together

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from Principal Emma Soper emphasising Connell as a student-centred, supportive sixth form that helps students achieve their goals and succeed.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Honours Society LGBTQ+ Club

Sports

CITC BTEC Football Programme Sport in the Community Programme Manchester City Women’s Football Club (MCWFC) pathway

Facilities

state-of-the-art IT and digital technology facilities modern, purpose-built college

Curriculum Highlights

CORE curriculum designed to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours Visits to employers and universities Opportunities for volunteering and work experience Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme Enrichment classes Co-operative Values and Ways of Being

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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