Copley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Tameside |
| Address | Huddersfield Road, SK15 3RR |
| School Website | www.copleyacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1613386684 |
| URN | 139294 |
School Census
| Total | 603 |
| Girls/Boys | 371/232 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 61.5%/38.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 232 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/06/2024 | Good |
| 30/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 09/10/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 30 November 2021 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 27 January 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 November 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 February 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 October 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 April 2019 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 October 2018 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 13 June 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 February 2013 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 12.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 29.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 17.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.91 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 38% |
| Entering EBacc | 36% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.9 |
| Progress 8 | -0.7 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.86 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 112 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 161 |
| As first preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 266 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 303 |
| As first preference | 96 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 96 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 322 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 295 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 92 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 318 |
| As first preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 308 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 108 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 44% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 49% |
| no | 51% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Wild Bank Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Demesne Drive, , SK15 2PG
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Stalybridge
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Huddersfield Road, , SK15 2PT