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Co-op Academy Walkden
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Co-op Academy Walkden
- Secondary
- Salford M28 7JB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a suitably ambitious curriculum, enabling them to achieve academically.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils share positive and respectful relationships with peers and teachers in a focused learning environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their expert knowledge to help pupils build understanding.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training ensures staff adapt teaching methods effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers need additional training to better implement the curriculum and PSHE/RSE programs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff take time to know pupils and families well.
Communication: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Mostly, parents are confident that staff will take their concerns seriously.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying or discrimination swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have raised expectations and improved the curriculum and behavior system.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders do not tolerate bullying; pupils feel safe and happy.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils are taught about healthy relationships.
Extracurricular Offerings: Value array of clubs and activities, including a bicycle scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders creatively help pupils access all school life offerings.
Outdoor Facilities: Bicycle scheme helps with maintaining and fixing bicycles.
Career Counselling Services: Receive helpful career advice from Year 7 to Year 11.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared for next steps in education, employment, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurately identify needs and adapt lessons effectively; fully involved in school life.
Subjects Offered: Wide and varied choice of academic and vocational subjects at GCSE; two modern foreign languages at key stage 3.
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Co-op Academy Walkden is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1491 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Here at Co-op Academy Walkden, welcome. We take great pride in being at the centre of our neighbourhood as an academic comprehensive. Our goal is to produce children who are Sensible, Thoughtful, Ambitious, Respectful, and Supportive. Our school has a strong family atmosphere.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | - | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 22.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 13.38% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 5.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 7.66% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.69 | 2.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 277 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 52.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 2.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 13.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 27.21% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 40.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 15.41% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 6.66% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 9.86% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.53 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 292 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 55.31% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 2% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 11.81% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.81% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.94% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Co-op Academy Walkden
Local authority ratio 18 : 1