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 was appointed in June 2020 and I am delighted about what we have achieved over the last few years. In the summer exams in 2024 we have achieved our best ever Progress 8 score. This means children attending our Academy did better than students at other schools. Indeed, we were in the top 1/3 of all schools nationally. This is a wonderful achievement for our students. When Ofsted last visited us in May 2023, they judged us to be a 'good' school, where 'students wear their uniform with pride' (Ofsted, May 2023).
What an incredible day at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent! Culture Day was a vibrant celebration of the many nationalities, backgrounds, and traditions that make up our Academy community. Students and staff proudly displayed their culture, wearing national dress, the colours of their country’s fl...
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At Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent, we are always proud to see our students take their next steps and continue to live the Ways of Being Co-op beyond their time with us. One incredible example of this is Belmiro Nascimento, who left the Academy in 2018 and has since built a career within the Co-op fami...
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A group of 80 KS3 students from Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent had an unforgettable experience on their trip to the Tower of London, having been selected for their excellent effort, work, and enthusiasm in History lessons. With students from every class represented, it was a fantastic opportunity to s...
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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.