SchoolScoresCo-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Westport Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD
01782 882300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2013.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
215 pupils in this year group.
38% — 5 points above the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 33% | 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. | 42.7 | 39.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.4 | 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.
205 pupils in this year group.
82% — 5 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 82% | 87% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 11% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 49% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 82% |
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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 264 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 272 |
| Of those, offered a place | 239 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 477 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.1% | 40.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 3rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.6% | 23.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.4% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 29% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.1 | 47.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 16% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.48% | 0.50% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 20% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 14.9%* | 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
- Haywood Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Horizon Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Orme Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chesterton Community Sports College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Phoenix Independent School 2.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- The Excel Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birches Head Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- Demetae Academy 2.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St John Fisher Catholic College 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 35% 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 Stoke-On-Trent's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 272 families put Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent as their first choice for 264 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 239 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 136102.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.