Co-op Academy New Islington, Manchester
Co-op Academy New Islington is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manchester, part of The Co-Operative Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 154th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Manchester (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Co-op Academy New Islington in detail
Co-op Academy New Islington in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Co-op Academy New Islington is a vibrant academy where children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that the opportunities we provide are memorable and relevant to our pupils both now and in the future. We want children to be happy, confident, and curious about their learning."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Co-op Academy New Islington reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 74% in Manchester and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (71% in reading, 73% in maths).
Getting a place at Co-op Academy New Islington
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Co-op Academy New Islington as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 58 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Co-op Academy New Islington
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Co-op Academy New Islington are St Anne's RC Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 92% reading, 71% maths); St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.5 miles); Abbott Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 88% maths); and Park View Community Primary Academy (0.7 miles, 76% reading, 74% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Co-op Academy New Islington.
St Anne's RC Primary SchoolSt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAbbott Community Primary SchoolPark View Community Primary Academy
The trust
Co-op Academy New Islington is one of 40 schools run by The Co-Operative Academies Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
62 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Co-op Academy New Islington (as of September 2025): 73% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (86%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 46.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (18%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (12%).
In 2026, 45 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 10 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is New Islington (Manchester Metrolink), about 440 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Laystall Street (opposite), 170 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Co-op Academy New Islington issued 18 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community where they are celebrated as an individual and feel genuinely supported by caring staff. The school prioritises reading from the start and offers a wealth of enriching experiences through outdoor learning, clubs, and community projects to develop well-rounded, ambitious learners.
Key Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, with pupils feeling well-supported and confident
- Clear and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively, with particular focus on reading and phonics
- Broad opportunities for personal development including outdoor learning, trips, and community projects
- Cooperative behaviour and mature conduct from pupils across the school
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through compassionate and purposeful approaches
Areas for Improvement
- Writing outcomes were significantly below national average in 2024 - feedback from staff doesn't always address spelling, punctuation and handwriting errors
- Consistency in how staff support early readers and pupils with SEND varies, meaning some pupils don't learn as securely as they could
- Some foundational gaps in pupils' basic writing knowledge are not being addressed effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, football, choir, outdoor learning provision, trips and visits, bird feeder making, community projects such as planting flowers, breakfast club, after-school club
Co-op Academy New Islington is a primary school where pupils are extremely proud and thrive in a happy, inclusive atmosphere. The school has been judged as Good across all key areas, with particular strength in reading and personal development.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 58% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 56
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 43 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
375 pupils
420 places
45 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Manchester council
Places available
7,530
Applications
5,736
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Manchester council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
376
Total Pupils
183
Boys
193
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£45,770
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,529
Per pupil
£2233k
Total funding
£85k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
16.8%
Persistent absence
351
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Co-op Academy New Islington
Questions parents ask about Co-op Academy New Islington
What are SATs results like at Co-op Academy New Islington?
Of the pupils at Co-op Academy New Islington who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Co-op Academy New Islington's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy New Islington's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy New Islington?
No fixed boundary. When Co-op Academy New Islington is oversubscribed, Manchester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Co-op Academy New Islington?
Co-op Academy New Islington was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Co-op Academy New Islington?
Classes at Co-op Academy New Islington average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Co-op Academy New Islington?
Co-op Academy New Islington has around 376 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Co-op Academy New Islington?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Co-op Academy New Islington in 2024/25. 16.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Co-op Academy New Islington?
Apply through Manchester's coordinated admissions process, naming Co-op Academy New Islington on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Co-op Academy New Islington?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 56 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 43 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Manchester is 22 (the median across 222 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Co-op Academy New Islington?
Co-op Academy New Islington is at 10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)