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Co-op Academy Failsworth

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Co-op Academy Failsworth

Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,428
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.2%
Attainment 8
42.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.3%
Basics 9-5
29.8%

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
18.8%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
6.6%
EBacc 9-4
10.7%
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About Co-op Academy Failsworth

Co-op Academy Failsworth is a secondary school in Manchester, Oldham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. The school has around 1,428 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brierley Avenue, Manchester, M35 9HA | More schools in Oldham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Co-op Academy Failsworth, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. May 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Failsworth School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Co-op Academy Failsworth

What is Co-op Academy Failsworth's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Failsworth received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Co-op Academy Failsworth's latest exam results?
Co-op Academy Failsworth: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Co-op Academy Failsworth located?
Co-op Academy Failsworth is a secondary school in Manchester, Oldham (M35 9HA).
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Failsworth?
Co-op Academy Failsworth has around 1,428 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Co-op Academy Failsworth with other schools?
View Co-op Academy Failsworth's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oldham.