Co-op Academy Bebington
Higher Bebington Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Co-op Academy Bebington is a secondary school in Wirral for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 135 schools in Wirral. It ranks 8th of 10 secondary schools in Wirral. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
At Co-op Academy Bebington, pupils, and students in the sixth form, thrive. They know that leaders and teachers have high expectations of them and they rise to meet them. Academically, all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from an ambitious and carefully designed curriculum. This gives them the depth of knowledge that they need to succeed in their future choices. They achieve well. In this welcoming community, pupils are kind and tolerant towards each other. They are clear that the school is a place where everyone is free to be themselves. Discriminatory behaviour or bullying is never tolerated. Pupils know that they can talk to staff and that they will be listened to. They feel safe and happy. Pupils uphold the high standards for behaviour that leaders set. Older pupils said that behaviour had improved dramatically during their time at the school. During social times, and in lessons, the atmosphere is calm and purposeful. Pupils learn with enthusiasm and without disruption. Leaders' high aspirations for pupils are reflected in the range of opportunities that they prioritise for pupils to develop themselves widely. For example, leadership programmes encourage pupils to understand responsibility and develop their confidence. The on-site farm is used to develop pupils' social and emotional skills while caring for animals.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not use the information that they have about pupils with SEND to adapt the delivery of the curriculum as well as they should. This hampers how well some pupils with SEND learn. Leaders should ensure that all staff use the information that they have about pupils with SEND effectively so that the delivery of the curriculum fully meets the needs of these pupils.
- A minority of disadvantaged pupils do not attend school often enough. This means they miss out on important learning. Leaders should ensure that they further improve the attendance of these pupils so that they can fully experience the curriculum and achieve well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
187 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
30 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,044 pupils on roll, with places for 1,256
Schools near Co-op Academy Bebington
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirral Grammar School for Girls | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 69.3 |
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 65.4 |
| St John Plessington Catholic College | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.2 |
| Prenton High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.9 |
| Progress Schools - Wirral | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jane Whisker
- Phone
- 01516454154
- Address
- Higher Bebington Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 2PS
- Local authority
- Wirral
- URN
- 146315
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.