Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Mr Richardson, Headteacher
I am incredibly proud to be Headteacher of Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent. I was appointed in June 2020 and I am delighted about what we have achieved over the last few years: in 2022 we were the highest performing non-selective school in Stoke on Trent and most recently Ofsted judged us to be a ‘good’ school where students ‘wear their school uniform with pride’ (Ofsted: May 2023).
Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent’s newly formed year group student councils recently held their first meetings, marking the start of an exciting year of student leadership. During the sessions, each council appointed chairpeople, secretaries, and committee members, with students proudly wearing th...
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Year 11 BTEC PE students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently enjoyed an exciting trip to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. As part of their coursework, the students toured the iconic stadium and facilities, gaining insight into the world of professional sports.
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Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently hosted a training session for its newly appointed Year 7 Co-op Young Leaders (CYLs), focusing on building communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. The session was designed to help the academy’s newest leaders prepare for their roles, with older CYLs...
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Staff work hard to help pupils become well-rounded young adults. Leaders set high expectations for what they want pupils to achieve and how they can broaden their horizons beyond the local area. Many pupils appreciate these opportunities and wear their school uniform with pride.”
Leaders have put in place a systematic intervention programme, including for those pupils who need support with their phonics. This support is proving highly effective in helping pupils to catch up.
Pupils benefit from many different wider opportunities. Several pupils take part in the Co-op Young Leaders programme and get involved with community activities, including supporting primary school pupils and local charity groups.