Co-op Academy Northwood
About Co-op Academy Northwood
Co-op Academy Northwood is a state primary in Stoke-on-Trent that serves children from age 3 to 7, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection, where the school was rated Requires Improvement. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 60, but it is worth noting that Northwood is an infant school only, so its pupils do not sit KS2 SATs at the end of Year 6 — they move on to a junior school before that point. This makes a direct headline comparison against the LA average less straightforward, but the school’s trajectory is positive. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 75 applications for 59 places and 52 first-preference offers, suggesting strong local demand. The school also has nursery provision, which will appeal to families looking for a single-site start from the earliest years.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2025Latest monitoring visit (9 Jul 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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