Co-op Academy ManchesterPlant Hill Road , Manchester

Co-op Academy Manchester is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Co-op Academy Manchester currently has around 1610 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 49.4% 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 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.4%. african pupils make up about 16.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 86% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (73%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 49% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .