Copley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Huddersfield Road Stalybridge Cheshire SK15 3RR |
| Phone | 01613386684 |
| Reference Number | 139294 |
Copley Academy is demonstrating significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a Good overall effectiveness rating. The school is focused on enhancing the quality of education, evidenced by the strong relationships between pupils and staff and the broad curriculum that meets the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). While the school shows a commendable trajectory in pupil achievement and personal development, there are still challenges, particularly regarding inconsistent implementation of the curriculum and behaviours in some classrooms.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 574 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 38.33%
Girls: 61.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 38 | 63 | 101 |
| 8 | 43 | 78 | 121 |
| 9 | 45 | 76 | 121 |
| 10 | 48 | 75 | 123 |
| 11 | 46 | 62 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.6% |
| African | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Unclassified | 3% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Copley High School | |
| 27 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 15 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy strong relationships with teachers and staff.
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Curriculum improvements have led to better pupil achievement.
- Teachers generally have strong subject knowledge and provide clear explanations.
- Effective systems are in place for identifying and supporting pupils with reading difficulties.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery is inconsistent in a few subjects.
- A small number of pupils do not behave as well as they should.
- Some pupils, including those with SEND, have poor attendance.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 13.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 29.5% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
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