Co-op Academy Friarswood

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Abbots Way, Newcastle, ST5 2ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Co-op Academy Friarswood is a primary school in Newcastle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 1st of 15 primary schools in Newcastle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 February 2013, report published 8 March 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

214 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals1.9%

1.9%, 24.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.6%

12.6%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.1%

12.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Co-op Academy Friarswood

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard
Hassell Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard
Langdale Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Westlands Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs L Wilmer
Phone: 01782470401
Website: friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Abbots Way, Newcastle, ST5 2ES
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 144207

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.