SchoolScoresCo-op Academy North Manchester
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
300 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7SS
0161 681 1592 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 February 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Manchester comparisons use the 14 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 21% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 29% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 20% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
237 pupils in this year group.
36% — 5 points below the Manchester average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.4 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
202 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Manchester average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 9% | 15% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 225 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 248 |
| Of those, offered a place | 198 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 636 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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 11th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 55.9% | 49.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.0% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 5% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 76.9 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.32% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 19% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 20th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 15.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- St Matthew's RC High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harpurhey Alternative Provision School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Co-op Academy Manchester 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Our Lady's RC High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 strong · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Middleton Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Saint John Henry Newman Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Elizabeth House School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention
- Greater Manchester Independent School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Radclyffe School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manchester Communication Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Co-op Academy North Manchester's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy North Manchester was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Co-op Academy North Manchester do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Co-op Academy North Manchester?
62% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Co-op Academy North Manchester to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Co-op Academy North Manchester oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 248 families put Co-op Academy North Manchester as their first choice for 225 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 198 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 142762.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.