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 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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Last night, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent hosted a special launch event to celebrate the achievements of students selected for this year’s Scholars’ Programme. Families, teachers, and academy staff gathered to mark the occasion and recognise the hard work and dedication of the newly appoi...
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To mark World Mental Health Day, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent’s newly appointed Wellbeing Ambassadors hosted an interactive stall during lunchtime, creating a space for students to engage in conversations about mental health and wellbeing. The event featured games and activities designed to en...
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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.