Co-op Academy Failsworth

Co-op Academy Failsworth: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Co-op Academy Failsworth's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Co-op Academy Failsworth's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Failsworth?

Co-op Academy Failsworth has 1,434 pupils on roll.

What ages does Co-op Academy Failsworth take?

Co-op Academy Failsworth admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Co-op Academy Failsworth located?

Co-op Academy Failsworth is located in Manchester, M35 9HA, Oldham.

How do I apply to Co-op Academy Failsworth?

Co-op Academy Failsworth is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Co-op Academy Failsworth?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Co-op Academy Failsworth was 1.897 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Co-op Academy Failsworth?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.5% of pupils at Co-op Academy Failsworth are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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