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Co-op Academy Walkden

Salford, M28 7JBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
-0.47
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
244 1st-choice / 291 places
Ranking
#2,562
of 3,141 nationally

About Co-op Academy Walkden

Co-op Academy Walkden is a popular choice among Salford families, with 473 applications for 291 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.63. Of those, 244 families put the school as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. That level of demand suggests the school has a solid local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school does not have official parent view data published by Ofsted to back that up. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It is led by headteacher Matt Hacker and currently has 1,478 pupils on roll, just shy of its 1,500 capacity. Just over a quarter of pupils (27.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Clough Lane, Worsley, Manchester, Salford, M28 7JB
HeadteacherMatt Hacker
Local AuthoritySalford
Number of Pupils1,478
Free School Meals (FSM)27.9%
School Capacity1,478 / 1,500 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Tennis CourtsAstro TurfSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsCricketSwimmingRugbyDanceCross CountryBasketballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghGardeningFilm ClubDebateOrchestraScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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