Co-op Academy Failsworth
Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Most pupils are happy to come to school. They enjoy making friends and they are supportive of each other. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), appreciate the support and care that is provided by staff. This helps pupils to feel safe. Most pupils engage positively with their learning. They typically understand and follow the school's routines well. As a result, behaviour in class and during social times is usually calm and orderly. The school and trust have high expectations of pupils' achievement. The school includes everyone. It is determined that all pupils, including those who receive their education in 'the hub', access a high-quality education. The curriculum considers pupils' needs and interests. Pupils are able to study for a range of appropriate qualifications. Pupils' achievement is improving year-on-year. Many pupils value the vast range of extra-curricular activities that are available to them. For instance, pupils enjoy attending clubs such as badminton, drama and rock band. Through these clubs, pupils strengthen their sporting skills, team-working abilities and musical talents.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum has undergone considerable development. Some pupils have not had enough time to benefit from these positive changes. This means that the published results are below the national average. The school should ensure that the recent changes are embedded fully across all year groups so that pupils' achievement continues to improve.
- The school's approach to identifying errors in pupils' written work is not fully effective. Sometimes, pupils' written errors are not identified or corrected. The school should ensure that pupils receive the necessary support to secure automaticity in writing accurately.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
272 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,434 pupils on roll, with places for 1,500
Schools near Co-op Academy Failsworth
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester Independent School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 3.9 |
| Laurus Ryecroft | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.6 |
| Oasis Academy Oldham | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.8 |
| St Matthew's RC High School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 37.8 |
| Droylsden Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- 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.