Co-op Academy Failsworth

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HAOpen in maps

Co-op Academy Failsworth is a secondary school in Manchester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Oldham. It ranks 49th of 60 secondary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 14 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

272 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.0

43.0, 3.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30.5%

30.5%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57.7%

57.7%, 7.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc18.8%

18.8%, 21.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.49

3.49, 0.6 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,434 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500

Eligible for free school meals44.4%

44.4%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.5%

8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.6%

15.6%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Co-op Academy Failsworth

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Greater Manchester Independent School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 3.9
Laurus Ryecroft1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 51.6
Oasis Academy Oldham1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.8
St Matthew's RC High School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 37.8
Droylsden Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.7

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Rebecca Shaw
Phone
01616883900
Website
failsworth.coopacademies.co.uk
Address
Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
Local authority
Oldham
URN
144627

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.