Key Information
We are keen to hear from parents, students and members of the community.
If you have a question or would like some information about the Academy, please contact the Academy either by phone or email using the details below.
Telephone: 01782 882300
Email: stok-academy@coopacademies.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Address
Westport Road
Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 4LD
Who is the Principal
Mr. S. Richardson
I have a question about the Academy, who do I contact?
You can email stok-academy@coopacademies.co.uk or send a letter.
All General Enquiries should be addressed to;
Reception
Westport Road
Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST6 4LD
I want to enrol my child at your Academy, what do I do?
Applications for places at the Academy should be made online, via The Local Authority Admissions Application Form. To complete this form you will require the unique pupil number found on the letter from Local Authority which you would have received if your child is currently in Year 6. Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent will consider all applications for places
Who do I contact if I have a Safeguarding issue?
Mrs. Goodwin is the designated Safeguarding Lead.
marianne.goodwin@coopacademies.co.uk
Mrs. Drew is the Lead for looked after children.
diane.drew@coopacademies.co.uk
Who is the SENDCo?
Mrs Drew is the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator and a senior member of staff.
Mrs Drew
01782 88 23 74 / 88 23 00
diane.drew@coopacademies.co.uk
I want to talk to someone about my child but am unsure of who to contact?
The first person to contact at the Academy if you have any concerns or would like to raise any issues is the Year Manager. This is the person who will know your child best. They will then liaise with you to make sure that you get the answer you require.
I need help with admissions.
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I would like to know more about your Careers Programme.
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Where can I find term dates?
You can find all term dates on our website by clicking here.
Where do I order uniform from?
At Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, ALL Year 7 students will get a FREE uniform. They will receive a FREE Blazer, Tie and Sports Polo Shirt. If your application is successful then the Academy will contact you and invite you to attend an Open Evening in July where the uniform can be collected.
To buy replacement uniform or new uniform, this can be purchased from Super sport who have a local shop in Tunstall on the high street opposite Burtons.
What catchment area does the Academy serve?
As long as we are not over-subscribed, we will accept students from any area.
Could I have a look around the Academy?
Yes. We welcome anyone to come and see our Academy during the working day or out of hours.
To arrange a tour or visit, contact the Academy by calling our main office on 01782 882300
How much are school meals?
The Academy offers an extensive Menu, catering for a wide variety of tastes and cultures, purchased through our cashless catering system. Academy meals are currently £2.75 which includes a main meal, drink and dessert. If you currently receive free school meals then this will continue if your circumstances remain the same.
To find out more, please click here.
How do I contact the Chair of the Governing Body?
We are a part of the Co-op Academies Trust, which is a multi academy trust. Our Trust Board is legally responsible for the effective running of the whole Trust. To learn more about trust-level governance, please visit our Trust’s central website here.
Governance at a local level is undertaken by our Academy Community Council (ACC), which is made up of our Community Council Members (CCMs). CCMs are responsible for ensuring a high-quality pupil experience that meets the needs of our local community.
To contact the Chair of the ACC, please write to:
Helen Oakley, Chair of the Academy Community Council
stok-academy@coopacademies.co.uk
Alternatively, you can post a letter addressed to:
FAO Chair of the Academy Community Council, Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD.’
Does the Academy provide out-of-hours activities?
Students may attend a supervised breakfast club at 8am where facilities are available for those who wish to study. There are also homework clubs and numerous activities, including Dance, Sports, Film clubs and Craft clubs available at the end of the Academy day until 4.00pm.
For a full list of activities, please click here.
I would like paper copies of the information on your website.
Please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.
How do I enquire about hiring your facilities?
To hire our facilities please contact Dave at The Venue:
Telephone: 07557 536607
Email: cas@schoolsplus.co.uk
Website: www.schoolsplus.co.uk/cas
How do I make a complaint?
If you wish to make a complaint, you should do so in accordance with our Trust Complaints Policy
The procedure allows parents, carers or anyone else to raise a concern or complaint relating to the academy or Co-op Academies Trust.
The procedure is divided into three stages:
Stage One (The Informal Stage) you should speak to a staff member in the academy to see if they can resolve the issue.
Stage Two (The Formal Stage) is the point at which you should put the complaint in writing to the Headteacher or another senior member of staff. Where the complaint is against the Headteacher, you should write to the Chair of the Academy Community Council at our school address. Address the letter or email to ‘Chair of the Academy Community Council.
Stage Three (Formal Resolution) is the final stage. It involves a hearing before a panel including members of the Trust's Resolutions Team and an independent person who will review the complaint in its entirety.
How do I contact the Co-op Academies Trust?
The Academy is sponsored by Co-op Academies Trust.
You can write to the Central Team at:
X99 Co-op Academies,
8th Floor,
1 Angel Square,
Manchester,
M60 0AG.
You can ring the Central Team on: 0161 834 1212
Want to find out how we manage your personal information?
For details on how we manage your personal information please refer to our data protection policies and privacy notices:
If you would like to make a request for information, please contact our Data Protection Ambassador on the main school phone number.
I would like more information about your Uniform?
Our Uniform Policy can be found by clicking the button below.
I'd like to know more about your Ofsted Reports?
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Where can I find your performance data?
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Where can I find information about your curriculum?
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Where can I find your Pupil Premium Strategy and PE and Sport Premium?
All of our Pupil Premium and PE and Sport Premium information can be found by clicking the button below.
Where can I find your Behaviour Policy?
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Where can I find your Charging and Remissions Policy?
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Where can I find the published salary information for the Trust?
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Where can I find information about the Trust's Annual Accounts?
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