Co-op Academy New Islington

About Co-op Academy New Islington

Co-op Academy New Islington is a state-funded None primary school serving the Manchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 381 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Co-op Academy New Islington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joshua Berry, it falls under Manchester local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10340th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 82nd out of 122 in Manchester.

Co-op Academy New Islington is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.

Co-op Academy New Islington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 73% recommending the school (62 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Co-op Academy New Islington include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Manchester, Co-op Academy New Islington is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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