Co-op Academy Walkden
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Salford |
| Address | Old Clough Lane, Worsley, M28 7JB |
| School Website | https://walkden.coopacademies.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1618501625 |
| URN | 146404 |
School Census
| Total | 1503 |
| Girls/Boys | 715/788 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 385 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/05/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/05/2023 | Good |
| 13/01/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 23/05/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.77 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 | -0.58 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 | -0.31 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 479 |
| As first preference | 285 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 295 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 306 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 289 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 270 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 484 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 105 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 295 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 511 |
| As first preference | 344 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 297 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 282 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 491 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 296 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 255 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 438 |
| As first preference | 266 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 292 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Mesne Lea Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Walkden Road, Worsley, M28 7FG
Christ The King RC Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Holly Avenue, , M28 3DW
St Paul's CofE Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crompton Street, St. Pauls C of E Primary School, M28 3HP