Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is a secondary school, 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 Stoke-On-Trent currently has around 1248 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 51.0% 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 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 32.5%. white british pupils make up about 21.9%
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 85% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD |
| Website: | stokeontrent.coopacademies.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01782882300 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Shane Richardson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136102 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1230 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1248 |
| Number of Boys: | 603 |
| Number of Girls: | 645 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 32.50% | 405 |
| White British | 21.90% | 273 |
| African | 8.00% | 100 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.30% | 78 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 77 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 76 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.60% | 70 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 38 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 12 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 11 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerbank Nursery School Summerbank Road , Tunstall ST6 5EY | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dragon Square Nursery School Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL | - not rated | 3,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Baskeyfield VC CofE Primary School Westport Road , Burslem ST6 4JG | - not rated | 625 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy Westport Road , Burslem ST6 4JG | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE VA Primary School Ladywell Road , Tunstall ST6 5DE | - not rated | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Ladywell Road , Tunstall ST6 5DE | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Junior School Murhall Street , Burslem ST6 4BL | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownhills Maths and Computing College Brownhills Road , Tunstall ST6 4LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Westport Road , ST6 4LD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Engineering College High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Academy High Lane , Burslem ST6 7AB | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Construction and Building Excellence A Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Brownhills Road , ST6 4JU | - not rated | 426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Phoenix House , Scotia Road ST6 6FF | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai House Stoke The Swan on The Square , Burslem ST6 3EA | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork West Midlands (Stoke-On-Trent & Staffs) Groundwork Enterprise Centre , Albany Works ST6 1EB | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Learning Staffordshire Hobson Street , Burslem ST6 2AW | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.