Co-op Academy Glebe

About Co-op Academy Glebe

Co-op Academy Glebe is a state primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving 233 pupils aged 3 to 11 under headteacher Kirsty Suleman. It sits among a strong cluster of local primaries: the data ranks it third in the local authority, behind Goldenhill Primary Academy and Newstead Primary Academy, which share its top-tier ranking score of 90. The school is one of only 12 primaries in Stoke-on-Trent rated Outstanding by Ofsted, out of 71 total in the area. Its most recent inspection, in June 2024, awarded the highest possible grade across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all rated Outstanding. This is a significant achievement for a school where over half of pupils (54.9%) are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school also operates a nursery, making it a full primary option from the earliest years.

Academically, Co-op Academy Glebe performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Stoke-on-Trent average of just 60%. The school’s reading and writing expected rates were both 97%, and maths was 90%. At the higher standard, 13% of pupils achieved greater depth across all three subjects, with 33% reaching that level in reading and writing individually. Average scaled scores were 109 in reading and 107 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks 279th out of 13,686 primaries on the combined expected standard metric, placing it in the top 3% of schools across England. In the West Midlands region, it sits 29th out of 1,378 primaries. The school has no official sixth form, as expected for a primary, but its strong KS2 outcomes set pupils up well for secondary transition.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 59 applications for 30 places, with 37 first-preference applications and 30 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. Facilities include a sports hall, music rooms, a sensory room, art studios, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports offered are football, athletics, cricket and tennis, while clubs include coding, drama, art and gardening. The school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disability. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, inclusive primary with strong pastoral and enrichment offerings, particularly those who value a school that achieves exceptional results despite serving a high-deprivation catchment. Its Outstanding rating and local reputation make it a competitive choice for Stoke-on-Trent parents.

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