Co-op Academy Bebington
Wirral, CH63 2PS · Wirral · secondary school
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14th of 20 secondary schools in Wirral we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.4/10 against 288 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 17.5 · 2 | 30% | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.3 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Bebington overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. In 2024/25, 28.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Axiom, Board Games, Cookery, Drama, Eco, Farm, Warhammer, Karaoke, Music, and Dance clubs. Sports include football, dodgeball, badminton, and netball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,044 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,256. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to raise Attainment 8 towards the national median? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Bebington
Overview
Co-op Academy Bebington is a school where pupils and sixth-form students "thrive" within a "welcoming community" characterised by kindness and tolerance. Leaders maintain "high expectations" that pupils consistently meet, resulting in strong academic achievement and a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere. The school offers an "ambitious and carefully designed curriculum" that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precisely identified" with a clear order of teaching, helping pupils develop a "deep understanding" and produce "high-quality work".
- Assessment strategies are effectively linked to curriculum design, allowing teachers to identify and address "gaps in pupils’ learning" and common misconceptions.
- Pupils enjoy "strong relationships" with staff and uphold high behavioural standards, learning "without disruption".
- Personal development is promoted through diverse opportunities, including leadership programmes, cultural trips, and a "comprehensive programme of careers information".
- Staff feel "well supported" by leaders, who actively work to reduce workload and look after staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not use information about pupils with SEND effectively to adapt curriculum delivery, which "hampers how well some pupils with SEND learn".
- A minority of disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to miss out on "important learning".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders creating a "culture of vigilance and care" where concerns are reported and acted upon swiftly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.7 |
| 2024/25 | 37.3 |
| 2025/26 | 36.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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