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Co-op Academy Manchester

Manchester, M9 0WQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
-0.02
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
167 1st-choice / 286 places
Ranking
#1,571
of 3,141 nationally

About Co-op Academy Manchester

Co-op Academy Manchester is a popular choice among local families, with 511 applications for 286 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79. Of those, 167 were first-preference applications, and the school made 167 first-preference offers. While no parent survey data is available in the school's records, the high demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is a state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a mixed intake and no religious character. It has a large roll of 1,610 pupils, operating close to its capacity of 1,650. Nearly half of its students (49.4%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse and economically varied catchment it serves. Headteacher Phillip Quirk leads a school that has seen significant improvement in its Ofsted ratings over the past decade.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPlant Hill Road, Manchester, Manchester, M9 0WQ
HeadteacherPhillip Quirk
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,610
Free School Meals (FSM)49.4%
School Capacity1,610 / 1,650 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Astro TurfArt StudiosSwimming PoolTheatreICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

TennisHockeyMartial ArtsNetballAthleticsDanceSwimmingRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaDuke of EdinburghChoirNewspaperScience ClubEco ClubOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Co-op Academy Manchester has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.