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Copley Academy

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Copley Academy

Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3RR

A Good-rated secondary school in Stalybridge.

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Pupils
574
Ages
11-16
FSM
42.7%
Attainment 8
35.6
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.8%
Basics 9-5
13.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.7%
EBacc APS
2.91
EBacc 9-5
5.7%
EBacc 9-4
8.6%
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About Copley Academy

Copley Academy is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 574 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3RR | More schools in Tameside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Copley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Oct 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  6. Oct 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Copley Academy

What is Copley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Copley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Copley Academy's latest exam results?
Copley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Copley Academy located?
Copley Academy is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Tameside (SK15 3RR).
How many pupils attend Copley Academy?
Copley Academy has around 574 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Copley Academy with other schools?
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