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Co-op Academy Walkden
Goodgraded 23/05/2023Ages 11–161,478 pupils
Co-op Academy Walkden is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Manchester, within the Salford local authority. The school has around 1,478 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2023, Co-op Academy Walkden was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Manchester can view Co-op Academy Walkden'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 23/05/2023. 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 843.6
England avg 45.1 · was 44.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry40%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.78
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake29.6%
Free school meals29.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.1%
Attendance91.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Manchester
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