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Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is a free s secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 120 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

120

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

10%

Fill rate

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams are allocated by Stoke-on-Trent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams: 1150 places, 10% filled: places available

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams has a published admission number of 1150 places. 120 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 10%. At 10% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.5% of pupils at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stoke-on-Trent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stoke-on-Trent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams: School Information

Full address
Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6AP
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
42.5% of pupils
DfE URN
150790

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams has a capacity of 1150 places and currently has 120 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Stoke-on-Trent.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams?

Admission to Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Florence MacWilliams cover?

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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