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Co-op Academy New Islington

Manchester, M4 6EYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#10,340
of 13,686 nationally

About Co-op Academy New Islington

Co-op Academy New Islington is a mixed, non-faith primary in Manchester with 381 pupils against a capacity of 420, meaning it runs close to full but with a little headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.5%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many of its Manchester neighbours. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 99 applications for 60 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.65, and made 57 offers to first-preference families. That level of competition signals a school that local parents are actively choosing, particularly given that 57 of those applications were first-preference. The headteacher is Joshua Berry, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 rated it Good across all categories — a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2015, but still a solid endorsement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address10 Hugh Oldham Way, Ancoats, Manchester, Manchester, M4 6EY
HeadteacherJoshua Berry
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity381 / 420 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallSports HallArt StudiosSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingDanceTennisNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: newislington.coopacademies.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Co-op Academy New Islington

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