SchoolScoresConnell Co-Op College
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS
0161 231 9200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
191 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 39% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 26.2 | 36.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 454 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 67 | 0% | 10% | 19% |
| Law | 56 | 0% | 4% | 17% |
| Biology | 52 | 2% | 6% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 48 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 44 | 0% | 7% | 30% |
| Sociology | 42 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 24 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 23 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| English Literature | 19 | 0% | 21% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 19 | 0% | 21% | 40% |
| Economics | 15 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Physics | 15 | 0% | 7% | 31% |
| English Language | 14 | 0% | 7% | 13% |
| History | 13 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Arabic, Geography, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
262 students in this year group.
78% — 3 points above the Manchester average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 78% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 21% | 20% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
224 students in this year group.
69% — 5 points below the Manchester average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 69% | 74% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 69% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 49.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.7% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 1st highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 98% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 58% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 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 suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- The East Manchester Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Music Stuff 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Co-op Academy Belle Vue 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Progress Schools - Gorton 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected
- Sol Christian Academy 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Dean Trust Ardwick 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Peter's RC High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Droylsden Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fairfield High School for Girls 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wright Robinson College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 4 strong · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Connell Co-Op College's Ofsted rating?
Connell Co-Op College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Connell Co-Op College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C- was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139730.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.