Co-op Academy Manchester

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2023

Leaders, trustees and governors strive for all pupils at Co-op Academy Manchester to be successful. Pupils are encouraged to demonstrate the 'ways of being Co-op' in all that they do. In the main, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Many pupils told inspectors that they feel happy and safe in school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. Pupils are confident that if they have any worries, staff will listen to them and provide them with appropriate support. When bullying does happen, staff deal with it swiftly and well. Leaders have set out high expectations for pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils focus well on their work in lessons. Most pupils are respectful towards each other and to adults. Pupils are behaving increasingly well around the school site. This is because leaders are well on their way to establishing a positive culture throughout all aspects of the school. Pupils are proud of the diverse nature of their school community. They enjoy the opportunities that leaders provide to celebrate this diversity, such as the school's culture day. Pupils relish the opportunity to take on different responsibilities, such as representing their peers on the school council, being a prefect or being a librarian. Pupils realise the importance of supporting the local community. For example, they have recently introduced a 'community fridge', which both reduces food waste and provides help to local families.

What the school should improve

• Some aspects of leaders' work to improve pupils' behaviour are in the earlier stages of implementation. There remains a small number of older pupils who do not behave as well as they should during social times. As leaders fully embed their new behaviour policy, they should ensure that these pupils are supported to behave well.

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