Co-op Academy North Manchester
Manchester, M9 7SS · Manchester · secondary school
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25th of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 4.2/10 against 365 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 31.7 · 18 | 30% | 0.53 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 25% | 0.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.4 · 17 | 10% | 0.17 |
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 North Manchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join History, Science, Drama, Cookery, Orienteering, and Debate Mate clubs. Sports include Girls Basketball, Netball, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, alongside a Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,259 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy North Manchester
Overview
Co-op Academy North Manchester continues to be a good school, offering a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils achieve well. The inspection highlights a "calm atmosphere" with respectful behaviour, strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-defined," helping pupils "build on prior knowledge" and connect new ideas.
- Teachers are "adept at introducing new vocabulary," enabling pupils to "articulate their understanding effectively."
- Reading is a "top priority," with effective support provided to pupils who struggle, improving their fluency.
- Pupils benefit from "strong careers provision" and leadership opportunities, such as being a "mental health ambassador."
- Staff workload is described as "manageable," supported by resources like a reprographics assistant.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not deliver the curriculum as intended, meaning some pupils lack a "secure understanding."
- Assessment information is not always used effectively to "remedy gaps in knowledge" or address misconceptions.
- Despite high priority, some pupils still do not attend school regularly.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.2 |
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 39.4 |
| 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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