Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD · Stoke-on-Trent · secondary school
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2nd of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 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 — 7.0/10 against 217 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.2 · 52 | 10% | 0.51 |
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 Stoke-On-Trent overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.25 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,300 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,230. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider pastoral care for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Overview
Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent continues to be a good school where staff work hard to help pupils become well-rounded young adults. Leaders set high expectations for achievement and broaden pupils' horizons, with many students wearing their uniform with pride. The school provides a suitably broad curriculum and effective support for reading and special educational needs.
Strengths
- Leaders have ensured pupils study an "ambitious curriculum" with carefully sequenced topics, particularly effective in English.
- A systematic intervention programme for reading is "proving highly effective" in helping pupils catch up on gaps in knowledge.
- Pupils benefit from wider opportunities, including the "Co-op young leaders programme" and community activities.
- Leaders have clear processes to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The Academy Governing Council provides "effective support and challenge" to leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff implement the behaviour policy consistently and reduce the number of pupils removed from lessons.
- Leaders should explore ways to increase the proportion of pupils opting to study modern foreign languages at GCSE level.
- Leaders should help teachers develop strategies to help pupils remember more of their learning over time to connect ideas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders demonstrating a strong understanding of the community and taking timely action to ensure vulnerable pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.5 |
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 46.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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