Co-op Academy New Islington
10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6EYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Co-op Academy New Islington is a primary school in Manchester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 209 schools in Manchester. It ranks 104th of 250 primary schools in Manchester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2025, report published 11 February 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They value the strong relationships that they have with adults. They feel assured that they will be well supported should they have any concerns. Around school, pupils are confident. They are celebrated as individuals, who are free to express their unique personalities. The atmosphere is one of happiness, inclusivity and vibrancy. Pupils are polite and considerate of others. They are respectful of each other's opinions and beliefs. Pupils thrive on learning, both in the classroom and through the purposefully organised learning areas. They are enthusiastic learners and enjoy their time in school. Many pupils meet the school's high expectations for their achievement. Older pupils act as mature and helpful role models for younger pupils. Children in the early years quickly learn to follow rules and routines. They play together joyfully. Pupils enjoy participating in the numerous clubs and activities that the school offers to support their learning beyond the academic curriculum. Clubs such as chess, football and choir enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. The school helps pupils to become active citizens in their community through projects, such as planting flowers in the city.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, the approaches that staff use to support pupils' learning are not as effective as they could be. This means that some pupils, for example those at the early stages of reading and pupils with SEND, are not helped to learn as best they could. The school should develop staff expertise to ensure that staff have the requisite knowledge to consistently and effectively support learners.
- Sometimes, the feedback that staff provide does not have the impact that the school intends. This means that a small number of pupils continue to carry gaps in their foundational knowledge, particularly around transcription. The school should ensure that the feedback that staff provide to pupils addresses errors in foundational knowledge to support pupils' learning across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
376 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Co-op Academy New Islington
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's RC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Abbott Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Park View Community Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 74% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Medlock | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Joshua Berry
- Phone
- 01612738007
- Address
- 10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6EY
- Local authority
- Manchester
- URN
- 139598
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.