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Co-op Academy Manchester
Plant Hill Road, Higher Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 0WQ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,610
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment, where it ranks in the top 55% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with above-average outcomes compared to many schools.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.4%
Black African16.3%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Other7.2%
White Other6.8%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.52900, -2.22178 · M9 0WQ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN136174
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Co-op Academy Manchester rated by Ofsted?
Co-op Academy Manchester was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Co-op Academy Manchester a good school?
Co-op Academy Manchester scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Co-op Academy Manchester in GCSEs?
Co-op Academy Manchester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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