Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | WESTPORT ROAD TUNSTALL STOKE-ON-TRENT STAFFORDSHIRE ST6 4LD |
| Phone | 01782882300 |
| Reference Number | 136102 |
Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent continues to perform well as a good school, with strong leadership driving high expectations for pupil achievement and personal development. The school prioritizes a broad curriculum, emphasizing reading recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. While many pupils exhibit positive attitudes and engage in various school activities, there are some inconsistencies in behavior management that need addressing. This inspection marked the school's first review since the pandemic began, reflecting a commitment to ongoing improvement and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1248 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.32%
Girls: 51.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 33.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 141 | 135 | 276 |
| 8 | 132 | 141 | 273 |
| 9 | 134 | 143 | 277 |
| 10 | 97 | 110 | 207 |
| 11 | 99 | 116 | 215 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 32.5% |
| White, British | 21.9% |
| African | 8% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 07 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for pupil achievement.
- A broad and balanced curriculum that supports various learning pathways.
- Strong focus on reading recovery and effective interventions in phonics.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a supportive environment.
- Effective monitoring of special educational needs and tailored interventions.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of the school's behavior policy by staff.
- High number of pupils removed from lessons or placed in isolation.
- Low uptake of modern foreign languages at Key Stage 4.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Second Preference | 123 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 4 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4JG |
0.36 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5DE |
0.42 miles |
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The Oaks
Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6FF |
0.56 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE |
0.58 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary Academy
Sunnyside Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6ED |
0.9 miles |
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Moorpark Junior School
Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1EL |
0.9 miles |
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Summerbank Primary Academy
Summerbank Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5HA |
0.9 miles |
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Jackfield Infant School
Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1ET |
0.98 miles |
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The Valiant School
May Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EL |
1 miles |
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Bursley Academy
Bursley Way, Bradwell, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ |
1.08 miles |
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Oaklands Nursery School
Oaklands Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 0EX |
1.16 miles |
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Ellison Primary Academy
Ellison Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0BL |
1.32 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Academy
Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3HL |
1.35 miles |
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Sun Academy Bradwell
Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8JN |
1.37 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT |
1.41 miles |
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Burnwood Primary Academy
Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7LP |
1.54 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0HU |
1.58 miles |
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0EF |
1.59 miles |
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Smallthorne Primary Academy
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR |
1.64 miles |
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Sneyd Academy
Sneyd Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2NS |
1.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
0.24 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
0.9 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
0.93 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
1.17 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
Porthill Lodge, High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ |
1.17 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
1.23 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
1.5 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
1.55 miles |
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The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU |
1.77 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
1.98 miles |
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Chesterton Community Sports College
Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7LP |
2.05 miles |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
2.19 miles |
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Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DD |
2.52 miles |
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Snowhill School
50-58 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
2.57 miles |
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Lyme Brook Independent School
90 King Street, Newcastle Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1JB |
2.58 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
2.64 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic College
Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2SJ |
2.67 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
2.76 miles |
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The Registry
Unit E, Metro Business Park, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4AF |
2.77 miles |
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Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2GB |
2.77 miles |