Co-op Academy Belle Vue, based in Manchester, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Co-op Academy Belle Vue currently has around 722 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.5% boys and 53.5% girls. Around 57.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.3%. african pupils make up about 12.7% , followed by other black at 12.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA
Website: https://bellevue.coopacademies.co.uk/
Telephone: 01612503101
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Manchester
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Scott Fletcher
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 148544

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 722
Number of Boys: 336
Number of Girls: 386

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British21.30%154
African12.70%92
Other Black12.20%88
Other Asian11.60%84
Pakistani11.50%83
Other (any other ethnic group)9.10%66
Other Mixed6.80%49
Other White3.70%27
White and Black Caribbean2.50%18
White and Asian1.50%11
Caribbean1.50%11
Chinese1.40%10
Unclassified1.20%9
Bangladeshi1.20%9
White and Black African0.80%6
Indian0.40%3
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.04
Local authority average
0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
38%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.8
Local authority average
46.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.1
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shakespeare Nursery School
Stockport Road , Chorlton-on-Medlock M13 9BN
- not rated 2,270 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ancoats Nursery School
Palmerston Street , Ancoats M12 6PE
- not rated 2,670 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints Primary School
Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW
3out of 4 469 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ
1out of 4 760 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Francis RC Primary School
Ellenbrook Close , Gorton M12 5LZ
- not rated 778 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Grove Junior School
Stanley Grove , Longsight M12 4NL
- not rated 1,021 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanley Grove Infant School
Rushford Street , Longsight M12 4NL
- not rated 1,021 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Co-op Academy Belle Vue
450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Peter's RC High School
Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB
3out of 4 541 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cedar Mount High School
Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT
- not rated 1,434 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Spurley Hey High School
Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP
- not rated 1,434 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dean Trust Ardwick
345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF
3out of 4 1,483 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
LTE Group
Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH
- not rated 1,039 yd Further education Yes Mixed More About School
The Manchester College
Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH
- not rated 1,039 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Connell Co-Op College
301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS
- not rated 1,879 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Xaverian College
Lower Park Road , M14 5RB
- not rated 2,650 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Progress Schools - Gorton
Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX
- not rated 254 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Gorton Brook School
Belle Vue Street , Gorton M12 5PW
- not rated 266 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manchester KS3 and 4 PRU
Crossley Street Centre , Crossley Street M18 8BA
- not rated 528 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rodney House School
2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF
4out of 4 808 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Iranian School of Manchester
86 East Road , Longsight M12 5GY
- not rated 1,047 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.