Located in Stalybridge, Copley Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
Copley Academy currently has around 574 pupils on roll, which is about 73% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 38.3% boys and 61.7% girls. Around 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.6%).
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 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3RR |
| Website: | www.copleyacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01613386684 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Tameside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ruth Craven |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139294 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 790 |
| Number of Pupils: | 574 |
| Number of Boys: | 220 |
| Number of Girls: | 354 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.60% | 457 |
| African | 3.50% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 17 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 17 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 13 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Bank Community School Demesne Drive , SK15 2PG | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wild Bank Primary School Demesne Drive , SK15 2PG | 2out of 4 | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | - not rated | 555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge Huddersfield Road , SK15 2PT | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hough Hill Road , SK15 2HB | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copley Academy Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copley High School Huddersfield Road , SK15 3RR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill School Thompson Cross , Stamford Street SK15 1LX | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stamford High School Mossley Road , OL6 9SD | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Sixth Form College Darnton Road , OL6 9RL | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside College Beaufort Road , OL6 6NX | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tame Bank 11 Melbourne Street , SK15 2JE | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Works 4 U Support Services (Norman Mackie & Associates Ltd) The Peacock , SK15 1EB | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Birbeck Street , Off High Street SK15 1SH | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tameside Hospital School Tameside General Hospital , Ward 105 OL6 9RW | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cromwell High School Yew Tree Lane , SK16 5BJ | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.