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Co-op Academy Walkden

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Co-op Academy Walkden

Old Clough Lane, Walkden, Manchester, M28 7JB

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Pupils
1,478
Ages
11-16
FSM
27.9%
Attainment 8
43.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.9%
Basics 9-5
40.7%

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
40.4%
EBacc APS
3.77
EBacc 9-5
14.1%
EBacc 9-4
23.9%
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About Co-op Academy Walkden

Co-op Academy Walkden is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. The school has around 1,478 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Clough Lane, Manchester, M28 7JB | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Walkden High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Co-op Academy Walkden

What is Co-op Academy Walkden's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Walkden received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Co-op Academy Walkden's latest exam results?
Co-op Academy Walkden: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Co-op Academy Walkden located?
Co-op Academy Walkden is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M28 7JB).
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Walkden?
Co-op Academy Walkden has around 1,478 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Co-op Academy Walkden with other schools?
View Co-op Academy Walkden'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 Salford.