SchoolScoresCo-op Academy New Islington
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6EY
0161 273 8007 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 72 of its 132 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 61st highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 59th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 66th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 32nd highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern 57th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 13% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 24% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 69% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 62nd highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
60% — 2 points above the Manchester average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 67% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Manchester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 47 |
| Of those, offered a place | 47 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 99 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 125th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 48.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 123rd highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 101st highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 56th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.7% | 45.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 52nd lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 83rd lowest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.8% | 15.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 111th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 109th lowest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 132 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 31st highest of 130 state primary schools in Manchester. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 13.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Anne's RC Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbott Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park View Community Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Medlock 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashbury Meadow Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Malachy's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saviour CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- CofE School of the Resurrection 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Philip's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy New Islington's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Co-op Academy New Islington do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Co-op Academy New Islington?
73% of the 62 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Co-op Academy New Islington to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Co-op Academy New Islington oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 47 families put Co-op Academy New Islington as their first choice for 58 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 47 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139598.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.