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Co-op Academy Friarswood Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Friarswood is a academy converter primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

203

Pupils

210

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Co-op Academy Friarswood Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Co-op Academy Friarswood sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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Co-op Academy Friarswood — School Information

Full address
Abbots Way, Newcastle, ST5 2ES
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
1.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144207

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Frequently Asked Questions — Co-op Academy Friarswood

Is Co-op Academy Friarswood oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Friarswood is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% 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 Friarswood?

Admission to Co-op Academy Friarswood is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Friarswood cover?

Co-op Academy Friarswood is a primary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 Friarswood?

Co-op Academy Friarswood was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.