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Co-op Academy Failsworth
Goodgraded 05/06/2024Ages 11–161,428 pupils
Co-op Academy Failsworth is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Oldham local authority. The school has around 1,428 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/06/2024, Co-op Academy Failsworth was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.2 and 34% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Co-op Academy Failsworth's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 05/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843
England avg 45.1 · was 42.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 34% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 55% in 2023/24
EBacc entry19%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.49
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake44.4%
Free school meals44.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.1%
Attendance89.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence33.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
All schools in Manchester →St John's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miTeenage Kicks0.3 miHigher Failsworth Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miGreater Manchester Independent School0.4 miHollinwood AcademyOutstanding · 0.7 miNew Bridge SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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