Co-op Academy Failsworth Catchment Area
Co-op Academy Failsworth is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Manchester, Oldham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1428 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,428
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Co-op Academy Failsworth Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Co-op Academy Failsworth sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oldham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Oldham catchment area documents →Co-op Academy Failsworth — School Information
- Full address
- Brierley Avenue, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 9HA
- Local authority
- Oldham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 44.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144627
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Co-op Academy Failsworth is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Co-op Academy Failsworth
Is Co-op Academy Failsworth oversubscribed? ▾
Co-op Academy Failsworth is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Failsworth? ▾
Admission to Co-op Academy Failsworth is managed by Oldham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Co-op Academy Failsworth cover? ▾
Co-op Academy Failsworth is a secondary school in Manchester, Oldham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Co-op Academy Failsworth? ▾
Co-op Academy Failsworth was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.